Shimanto River (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1991, Shimanto River is a drama film directed by Hideo Onchi, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. A young boy, Atsu, grows up along the banks of the Shimanto River in rural southern Shikoku. He comes to grips with the unfairness of life and the emotional pain involved in the loss of innocence. The film is based on an autobiographical novel written by Kyuzo Sasayama.
Who’s in it. Shimanto River stars Kanako Higuchi, Teppei Yamada, Kaori Takahashi and Bengal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Shimanto River 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 Shimanto River page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shimanto River tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shimanto River (1991)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shimanto River change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shimanto River worth watching?
- Shimanto River holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shimanto River?
- Shimanto River stars Kanako Higuchi, Teppei Yamada, Kaori Takahashi, Bengal and Meika Seri.
- When was Shimanto River released?
- Shimanto River was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.