Fifth Movement (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film
Released in 1981, Fifth Movement is a drama film directed by Seijiro Koyama.
What it’s about. When a broadcasting company takes away its financial support from a symphony orchestra, some of the members refuse to admit defeat. The first violinist returns to his home and manages to get the orchestra back together for a grandiose performance, saved at the last minute by their original conductor -- and boding well for the future of the die-hard musicians.
Who’s in it. Fifth Movement stars Yuko Tanaka, Mitsuo Hamada, Taketoshi Naitô and Naomi Hase, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fifth Movement page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fifth Movement tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fifth Movement (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fifth Movement change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Fifth Movement?
- Fifth Movement stars Yuko Tanaka, Mitsuo Hamada, Taketoshi Naitô, Naomi Hase and Tomoe Hiiro.
- When was Fifth Movement released?
- Fifth Movement was released in 1981.