Behind the Rising Sun (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1943, Behind the Rising Sun is a drama and war film directed by Edward Dmytryk, running about 88 minutes. “The year's most timely story.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Japanese publisher urges his American-educated son to side with the Axis.
Who’s in it. Behind the Rising Sun stars Margo as Tama Shimamura, Tom Neal as Taro Seki, J. Carrol Naish as Reo Seki and Robert Ryan as Lefty O'Doyle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Behind the Rising Sun has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Behind the Rising Sun page.
If you liked it. Fans of Behind the Rising Sun tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Behind the Rising Sun (1943)?
- In US, Behind the Rising Sun is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Behind the Rising Sun worth watching?
- Behind the Rising Sun holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Behind the Rising Sun?
- Behind the Rising Sun stars Margo, Tom Neal, J. Carrol Naish, Robert Ryan and Gloria Holden.
- When was Behind the Rising Sun released?
- Behind the Rising Sun was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.