The Naked Island (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 7.9
Released in 1960, The Naked Island is a drama film directed by Kaneto Shindō, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. A family of four are the sole inhabitants of a small island, where they struggle each day to irrigate their crops.
Who’s in it. The Naked Island stars Nobuko Otowa as Toyo, Taiji Tonoyama as Senta, Shinji Tanaka as Tarô, the elder son and Masanori Horimoto as Jirô, the younger son.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, The Naked Island has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Naked Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Naked Island tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Naked Island (1960)?
- In US, The Naked Island is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Naked Island worth watching?
- The Naked Island holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Naked Island?
- The Naked Island stars Nobuko Otowa, Taiji Tonoyama, Shinji Tanaka and Masanori Horimoto.
- When was The Naked Island released?
- The Naked Island was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.