Sincerity (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5.4

Released in 1939, Sincerity is a drama film directed by Mikio Naruse, running about 67 minutes.
What it’s about. Two young girls, Nobiko and Tomiko, go to the same school. The less fortunate girl Nobiko is one of the top students, while the rich girl Tomiko is not. At one time Tomiko's father was quite fond of Nobuko's mother.
Who’s in it. Sincerity stars Takako Irie as Tobiko Haseyama, Minoru Takada as Keikichi Asada, Sachiko Murase as Keikichi's wife and Etchan as Nobuko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Sincerity has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sincerity page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sincerity tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sincerity (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sincerity change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sincerity worth watching?
- Sincerity holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sincerity?
- Sincerity stars Takako Irie, Minoru Takada, Sachiko Murase, Etchan and Teruko Kato.
- When was Sincerity released?
- Sincerity was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 67 minutes.
