Travelling Actors (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1940, Travelling Actors is a comedy film directed by Mikio Naruse, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. This film depicts a troupe of wandering kabuki players traveling through rural Japan.
Who’s in it. Travelling Actors stars Kamatari Fujiwara as Hyoroku Ichikawa - the Forelegs, Kan Yanagiya as Senpei Nakamura - the Hindlegs, Minoru Takase as Kikugoro Nakamura - the Great Actor and Sōji Kiyokawa as Shichiemon Ichikawa - the Troupe Manager, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Travelling Actors has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Travelling Actors page.
If you liked it. Fans of Travelling Actors tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Travelling Actors (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Travelling Actors change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Travelling Actors worth watching?
- Travelling Actors holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Travelling Actors?
- Travelling Actors stars Kamatari Fujiwara, Kan Yanagiya, Minoru Takase, Sōji Kiyokawa and Ko Mihashi.
- When was Travelling Actors released?
- Travelling Actors was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.