Admiral Yamamoto (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 1968, Admiral Yamamoto is a drama and war film directed by Seiji Maruyama, running about 130 minutes.
What it’s about. As Japan joins in a political pact with Nazi Germany and fascist Italy, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto is appointed supreme commander of the Japanese fleet. With Japan headed inexorably toward war, Yamamoto, despite his misgivings, believes the only possible victory lies in destroying the American fleet by surprise at Pearl Harbor. The attack succeeds, but fails to sink the American carrier fleet. Thus Yamamoto must lead the Japanese navy into war with ever-diminishing likelihood of success.
Who’s in it. Admiral Yamamoto stars Toshirō Mifune as Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, Yûzô Kayama as First Lieutenant Ijuin, Yōko Tsukasa as Sumie Kimura and Toshio Kurosawa as 1st Lt. Kimura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Admiral Yamamoto 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 Admiral Yamamoto page.
If you liked it. Fans of Admiral Yamamoto tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Admiral Yamamoto (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Admiral Yamamoto change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Admiral Yamamoto worth watching?
- Admiral Yamamoto holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Admiral Yamamoto?
- Admiral Yamamoto stars Toshirō Mifune, Yûzô Kayama, Yōko Tsukasa, Toshio Kurosawa and Makoto Satō.
- When was Admiral Yamamoto released?
- Admiral Yamamoto was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 130 minutes.