The Christian Revolt (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1962, The Christian Revolt is a drama, war and history film directed by Nagisa Ōshima, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. In the year 1637 in Shimabara of Tokugawa-era Japan, oppressed peasant Christians revolt against the shogunate with the aid of a charismatic Christian rebel leader Shiro Amakusa.
Who’s in it. The Christian Revolt stars Hashizo Okawa as Amakusa Shiro Tokisada, Ryutaro Otomo as Shinbei Oka, Rentaro Mikuni as Uemonsaku and Satomi Oka as Sakura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, The Christian Revolt has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Christian Revolt page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Christian Revolt tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Christian Revolt (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Christian Revolt change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Christian Revolt worth watching?
- The Christian Revolt holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Christian Revolt?
- The Christian Revolt stars Hashizo Okawa, Ryutaro Otomo, Rentaro Mikuni, Satomi Oka and Sayuri Tachikawa.