Army (1944): cast, story & where to watch
1944 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1944, Army is a drama film directed by Keisuke Kinoshita, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. A widow raises her sickly son to be strong enough to join the army and fight on the front lines.
Who’s in it. Army stars Chishū Ryū as Tomosuke Takagi, Kinuyo Tanaka as Waka, Eijirō Tōno as Sakuragi and Ken Uehara as Nishina, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Army has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Criterion Channel, Fandor and Fandor Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Army page.
If you liked it. Fans of Army tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Army (1944)?
- In US, Army is available to stream on Philo, Criterion Channel and Fandor. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Army worth watching?
- Army holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Army?
- Army stars Chishū Ryū, Kinuyo Tanaka, Eijirō Tōno, Ken Uehara and Ken Mitsuda.