Sakuran (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2006, Sakuran is a drama and history film directed by Mika Ninagawa, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. Tsuchiya Anna blasts back in time playing an oiran, a top-notched geisha of the Edo period’s Yoshiwara District, navigating brothel politics while trying to cling to the man she loves.
Who’s in it. Sakuran stars Anna Tsuchiya as Kiyoha, Kippei Shiina as Kuranosuke, Yoshino Kimura as Takao and Hiroki Narimiya as Sojiro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Sakuran has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Retrocrush and Fandor Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sakuran page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sakuran tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sakuran (2006)?
- In US, Sakuran is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Retrocrush. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sakuran worth watching?
- Sakuran holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sakuran?
- Sakuran stars Anna Tsuchiya, Kippei Shiina, Yoshino Kimura, Hiroki Narimiya and Miho Kanno.
- When was Sakuran released?
- Sakuran was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.