Appointment in Tokyo (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1945, Appointment in Tokyo is a war and documentary film directed by Jack Hively, running about 56 minutes.
What it’s about. Produced by the Army Pictorial Service, Signal Corps, with the cooperation of the Army Air Forces and the United States Navy, and released by Warner Bros. for the War Activities Committee shortly after the surrender of Japan. Follow General Douglas MacArthur and his men from their exile from the Philippines in early 1942, through the signing of the instrument of surrender on the USS Missouri on September 1, 1945
Who’s in it. Appointment in Tokyo stars Douglas MacArthur as Himself (archive footage), Chester W. Nimitz as Himself (archive footage) and James Craig as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Appointment in Tokyo has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Appointment in Tokyo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Appointment in Tokyo tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Appointment in Tokyo (1945)?
- In US, Appointment in Tokyo is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Appointment in Tokyo worth watching?
- Appointment in Tokyo holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Appointment in Tokyo?
- Appointment in Tokyo stars Douglas MacArthur, Chester W. Nimitz and James Craig.
- When was Appointment in Tokyo released?
- Appointment in Tokyo was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 56 minutes.