Bridge to the Sun (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1961, Bridge to the Sun is a drama, war and romance film directed by Étienne Périer, running about 113 minutes. “Their love was a bridge between two worlds!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tells the true story of Gwen Terasaki, who falls in love with, then marries a Japanese diplomat. When war breaks out they find animosity and trouble from both sides.
Who’s in it. Bridge to the Sun stars Carroll Baker as Gwen Terasaki, James Shigeta as Hidenari Terasaki, James Yagi as Hara and Tetsurō Tamba as Jiro, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Bridge to the Sun has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bridge to the Sun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bridge to the Sun tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bridge to the Sun (1961)?
- In US, Bridge to the Sun is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bridge to the Sun worth watching?
- Bridge to the Sun holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bridge to the Sun?
- Bridge to the Sun stars Carroll Baker, James Shigeta, James Yagi, Tetsurō Tamba and Hiroshi Tomono.
- When was Bridge to the Sun released?
- Bridge to the Sun was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.