Momotaro, Sacred Sailors (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1945, Momotaro, Sacred Sailors is an animation and action film directed by Mitsuyo Seo, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. The first Japanese feature-length animated film. It was directed by Mitsuyo Seo, who was ordered to make a propaganda film for the war by the Japanese Naval Ministry. Shochiku Moving Picture Laboratory shot the 74-minute film in 1944 and screened it on April 12, 1945. It is a sequel to Momotarō no Umiwashi, a 37-minute film released in 1943 by the same director. It is black and white. The whole movie also depicts the Japanese "liberation of Asia", as proclaimed by the Government at the time. Seo tried to give dreams to children, as well as to instill the hope for peace, with hidden movie's hints of dreams and hopes, under the appearance of war propaganda.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, Momotaro, Sacred Sailors has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Momotaro, Sacred Sailors page.
If you liked it. Fans of Momotaro, Sacred Sailors tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Momotaro, Sacred Sailors (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Momotaro, Sacred Sailors change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Momotaro, Sacred Sailors worth watching?
- Momotaro, Sacred Sailors holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Momotaro, Sacred Sailors released?
- Momotaro, Sacred Sailors was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.