Tokyo Olympiad (1965): cast, story & where to watch
1965 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1965, Tokyo Olympiad is a documentary film directed by Kon Ichikawa, running about 170 minutes.
What it’s about. This impressionistic portrait of the 1964 Tokyo Summer Olympics pays as much attention to the crowds and workers as it does to the actual competitive events. Highlights include an epic pole-vaulting match between West Germany and America, and the final marathon race through Tokyo's streets. Two athletes are highlighted: Ethiopian marathon runner Abebe Bikila, who receives his second gold medal, and runner Ahamed Isa from Chad, representing a country younger than he is.
Who’s in it. Tokyo Olympiad stars Abebe Bikila as Self, Ashley Roberts, Carmen Electra and Ahmed Issa as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Tokyo Olympiad has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tokyo Olympiad page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tokyo Olympiad (1965)?
- In US, Tokyo Olympiad is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tokyo Olympiad worth watching?
- Tokyo Olympiad holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Tokyo Olympiad?
- Tokyo Olympiad stars Abebe Bikila, Ashley Roberts, Carmen Electra, Ahmed Issa and Jack Douglas.
- When was Tokyo Olympiad released?
- Tokyo Olympiad was released in 1965, with a runtime of about 170 minutes.