The Old Man's Lamp (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2011, The Old Man's Lamp is a drama and animation film directed by Teiichi Takiguchi, running about 25 minutes.
What it’s about. A boy finds a strange object while playing hide-and-seek. His grandfather tells him the story of his own youth, and the important role the old lamp played. This story is about the modernization of Japan and the changes that came with it.
Who’s in it. The Old Man's Lamp stars Hiroshi Kamiya as 巳之助 (voice), Risa Shimizu as セツ (voice), Yuzuru Fujimoto as 巳之助 - 老年期 (voice) and Tomo Saeki as 巳之助 - 13歳 (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Old Man's Lamp has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Old Man's Lamp page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Old Man's Lamp tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Old Man's Lamp (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Old Man's Lamp change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Old Man's Lamp worth watching?
- The Old Man's Lamp holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Old Man's Lamp?
- The Old Man's Lamp stars Hiroshi Kamiya, Risa Shimizu, Yuzuru Fujimoto, Tomo Saeki and Ikuko Tani.
- When was The Old Man's Lamp released?
- The Old Man's Lamp was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 25 minutes.