Harakiri (1919): cast, story & where to watch
1919 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1919, Harakiri is a drama film directed by Fritz Lang, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. The daughter of a Daimyo, one forced to commit harakiri to secure her a future to choose her own destiny, falls in love with and marries a European officer. The officer returns to Europe but promises to come back for her and his new child, but when he comes back to Japan, he brings his European wife.
Who’s in it. Harakiri stars Paul Biensfeldt as Daimyo, Lil Dagover as O-Take-San, George John as Monk and Meinhart Maur as Price Matahari, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Harakiri has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Harakiri page.
If you liked it. Fans of Harakiri tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Harakiri (1919)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Harakiri change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Harakiri worth watching?
- Harakiri holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Harakiri?
- Harakiri stars Paul Biensfeldt, Lil Dagover, George John, Meinhart Maur and Rudolf Lettinger.
- When was Harakiri released?
- Harakiri was released in 1919, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.