The Kii River (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1966, The Kii River is a drama film directed by Noboru Nakamura, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Epic saga of an idealistic land-owning family dealing with militarism, war, social change and economic reform.
Who’s in it. The Kii River stars Yōko Tsukasa as Shintani Hana, Shima Iwashita as Shintani Fumio, Hana's daughter, Yuki Arikawa as Hanako, Fumio's daughter and Chieko Higashiyama as Toyono, Hana's grandmother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Kii River sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Kii River page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Kii River tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Kii River (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Kii River change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Kii River worth watching?
- The Kii River holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Kii River?
- The Kii River stars Yōko Tsukasa, Shima Iwashita, Yuki Arikawa, Chieko Higashiyama and Takahiro Tamura.
- When was The Kii River released?
- The Kii River was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.