Will to Live (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1999, Will to Live is a drama film directed by Kaneto Shindō, running about 119 minutes.
What it’s about. It is based on the story of The Ballad of Narayama updated to the present day, with the substitution of putting a parent into an old people's home for the abandonment of the original. The film won the Golden St. George and the FIPRESCI Prize at the 21st Moscow International Film Festival.
Who’s in it. Will to Live stars Rentaro Mikuni as Yasukichi, Shinobu Otake as Tokuko, Naoko Ohtani as Yasukichi's lover and Akira Emoto as Doctor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Will to Live 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 Will to Live page.
If you liked it. Fans of Will to Live tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Will to Live (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Will to Live change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Will to Live worth watching?
- Will to Live holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Will to Live?
- Will to Live stars Rentaro Mikuni, Shinobu Otake, Naoko Ohtani, Akira Emoto and Yoshiko Miyazaki.
- When was Will to Live released?
- Will to Live was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.