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Rainbow Hill (1938): cast, story & where to watch

1938 · Film

Rainbow Hill poster

Released in 1938, Rainbow Hill is a comedy film directed by Toshio Ōtani, running about 55 minutes.

What it’s about. A half brother and sister work at a hotel in Hakone respectively as a porter and a souvenir shop clerk. They are close. One day a woman named Hasegawa checks into the hotel in order to recuperate in a calm environment with fresh air. She is the mother of the store employee. The mother and daughter were separated due to the Kanto earthquake. The girl was practically raised by her older half brother.

Who’s in it. Rainbow Hill stars Hideko Takamine as Yuri, Akira Kishii as Yatahachi, Chizuko Kanda as Fujiko and Sachiko Murase as Mrs. Hayakawa, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rainbow Hill page.

If you liked it. Fans of Rainbow Hill tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Rainbow Hill (1938)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rainbow Hill change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Rainbow Hill?
Rainbow Hill stars Hideko Takamine, Akira Kishii, Chizuko Kanda, Sachiko Murase and Kazuko Enami.
When was Rainbow Hill released?
Rainbow Hill was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 55 minutes.