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. Streaming options change often. 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)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Army change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- 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.
- When was Army released?
- Army was released in 1944, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.