Under the Blossoming Cherry Trees (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1975, Under the Blossoming Cherry Trees is a fantasy, drama, horror and romance film directed by Masahiro Shinoda, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. A mountain man beheads his many wives to prove his love to an alluring woman he meets in an enchanted forest.
Who’s in it. Under the Blossoming Cherry Trees stars Tomisaburô Wakayama as Bandit, Shima Iwashita as Shrewish Wife, Hiroko Isayama as Maid and Kō Nishimura as Kenpeishi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Under the Blossoming Cherry Trees has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Under the Blossoming Cherry Trees page.
If you liked it. Fans of Under the Blossoming Cherry Trees tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Under the Blossoming Cherry Trees (1975)?
- In US, Under the Blossoming Cherry Trees is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Under the Blossoming Cherry Trees worth watching?
- Under the Blossoming Cherry Trees holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama, horror and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Under the Blossoming Cherry Trees?
- Under the Blossoming Cherry Trees stars Tomisaburô Wakayama, Shima Iwashita, Hiroko Isayama, Kō Nishimura and Hideo Kanze.
- When was Under the Blossoming Cherry Trees released?
- Under the Blossoming Cherry Trees was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.