Shiro and Marilyn (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1988, Shiro and Marilyn is a notable film directed by Junichi Suzuki, running about 112 minutes. “So strong is his love that he braves 2 miles of ocean to swim to the side of his beloved.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on a true story. Shiro, a dog who lives in an inn on Akajima in Okinawa, swims to the opposite shore on Zamami to see his love, a dog named Marilyn. Shiro is portrayed by the real-life Shiro.
Who’s in it. Shiro and Marilyn stars Masaya Kato as Daisuke Nakazato, Narumi Yasuda as Minami Kubota, Tomokazu Miura as Tatsuro Nakazato and Masumi Harukawa as Katsue Nakazato, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Shiro and Marilyn 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 Shiro and Marilyn page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shiro and Marilyn (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shiro and Marilyn change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shiro and Marilyn worth watching?
- Shiro and Marilyn holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shiro and Marilyn?
- Shiro and Marilyn stars Masaya Kato, Narumi Yasuda, Tomokazu Miura, Masumi Harukawa and Wakaba Irie.
- When was Shiro and Marilyn released?
- Shiro and Marilyn was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.