MacArthur's Children (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1984, MacArthur's Children is a comedy, drama and war film directed by Masahiro Shinoda, running about 143 minutes. “On an island in the Pacific, in a world about to change...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this drama at the end of World War II, the inhabitants of a small Japanese fishing village must come to terms with their nation's defeat and the sudden occupation of General MacArthur and his troops.
Who’s in it. MacArthur's Children stars Takaya Yamauchi as Ryuta Ashigara, Ken Watanabe as Tetsuo Nakai, Yoshiyuki Omori as Saburo Masaki and Shiori Sakura as Takeme "Mume" Hatano, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, MacArthur's Children has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch MacArthur's Children page.
If you liked it. Fans of MacArthur's Children tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch MacArthur's Children (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for MacArthur's Children change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is MacArthur's Children worth watching?
- MacArthur's Children holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in MacArthur's Children?
- MacArthur's Children stars Takaya Yamauchi, Ken Watanabe, Yoshiyuki Omori, Shiori Sakura and Shima Iwashita.
- When was MacArthur's Children released?
- MacArthur's Children was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 143 minutes.