Tokyo Trial: Judging Japan (2016): cast, story & where to watch

2016 · Film · ★ 8

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Released in 2016, Tokyo Trial: Judging Japan is a tv movie, history and documentary film directed by Tim B. Toidze, running about 57 minutes.

What it’s about. The story of the International Military Tribunal for the Far East, known as the Tokyo Trial, which, just after the Second World War, was established in Japan as a special jurisdiction in 1946 (it was closed in 1948) to judge the war crimes of the Japanese leaders; and how and why officials in Washington prevented Emperor Hirohito to be seen sat on the bench.

Who’s in it. Tokyo Trial: Judging Japan stars Emperor Hirohito of Japan as Himself (archive footage), Douglas MacArthur as Himself (archive footage), Hideki Tojo as Himself (archive footage) and Harry S. Truman as Himself (archive footage).

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Tokyo Trial: Judging Japan sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tokyo Trial: Judging Japan page.

If you liked it. Fans of Tokyo Trial: Judging Japan tend to enjoy Miraculous World: New York, United HeroeZ, Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, Steven Universe: The Movie and Twin Peaks.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Tokyo Trial: Judging Japan (2016)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tokyo Trial: Judging Japan change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Tokyo Trial: Judging Japan worth watching?
Tokyo Trial: Judging Japan holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy tv movie, history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Tokyo Trial: Judging Japan?
Tokyo Trial: Judging Japan stars Emperor Hirohito of Japan, Douglas MacArthur, Hideki Tojo and Harry S. Truman.
When was Tokyo Trial: Judging Japan released?
Tokyo Trial: Judging Japan was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 57 minutes.