Picture Bride (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1995, Picture Bride is a drama and history film directed by Kayo Hatta, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Riyo, an orphaned 17-year old, sails from Yokohama to Hawaii in 1918 to marry Matsuji, a man she has never met. Hoping to escape a troubled past and start anew, Riyo is bitterly disappointed upon her arrival: her husband is twice her age. The miserable girl finds solace with her new friend Kana, a young mother who helps Riyo accept her new life.
Who’s in it. Picture Bride stars Youki Kudoh as Riyo, Akira Takayama as Matsuji Kimura, Tamlyn Tomita as Kana and Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa as Kanzaki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Picture Bride has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Picture Bride page.
If you liked it. Fans of Picture Bride tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Picture Bride (1995)?
- In US, Picture Bride is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Picture Bride worth watching?
- Picture Bride holds an audience score of 6.2 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 Picture Bride?
- Picture Bride stars Youki Kudoh, Akira Takayama, Tamlyn Tomita, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa and Toshirō Mifune.
- When was Picture Bride released?
- Picture Bride was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.