The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 8.4
Released in 1961, The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer is a drama, war and history film directed by Masaki Kobayashi, running about 190 minutes. “Love is the Condition for Being Human.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After the Japanese defeat to the Russians, Kaji leads the last remaining men through Manchuria. Intent on returning to his dear wife and his old life, Kaji faces great odds in a variety of different harrowing circumstances as he and his fellow men sneak behind enemy lines.
Who’s in it. The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer stars Tatsuya Nakadai as Kaji, Michiyo Aratama as Michiko, Tamao Nakamura as Hinannmin no Shôjo and Yūsuke Kawazu as Terada Nitôhei, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.4/10, The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer (1961)?
- In US, The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer worth watching?
- The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer holds an audience score of 8.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer?
- The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Michiyo Aratama, Tamao Nakamura, Yūsuke Kawazu and Chishū Ryū.
- When was The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer released?
- The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 190 minutes.