The Imperial Navy (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1981, The Imperial Navy is a drama and war film directed by Shûe Matsubayashi, running about 145 minutes.
What it’s about. A lavish retelling of the true story of the final voyage and ultimate destruction and sinking of the battleship Yamato, Japan's greatest flagship during the Second World War.
Who’s in it. The Imperial Navy stars Keiju Kobayashi as Isoroku Yamamoto, Toshiyuki Nagashima as Eiichi Hongo, Kenichi Kaneda as Shinji Hongo and Yuko Kotegawa as Yoko Hayase, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Imperial Navy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $12M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Imperial Navy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Imperial Navy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Imperial Navy (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Imperial Navy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Imperial Navy worth watching?
- The Imperial Navy holds an audience score of 6.2 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 The Imperial Navy?
- The Imperial Navy stars Keiju Kobayashi, Toshiyuki Nagashima, Kenichi Kaneda, Yuko Kotegawa and Kiichi Nakai.
- When was The Imperial Navy released?
- The Imperial Navy was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 145 minutes.