Yoshiwara (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1937, Yoshiwara is a drama and romance film directed by Max Ophüls, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on a novel by Maurice Dekobra, the film is set in the Yoshiwara, the red-light district of Tokyo, in the nineteenth century. It depicts a love triangle between a high-class prostitute, a Russian naval officer, and a rickshaw man.
Who’s in it. Yoshiwara stars Pierre Richard-Willm as Lieutenant Serge Polenoff, Sessue Hayakawa as Ysamo, Kuli, Michiko Tanaka as Kohana and Roland Toutain as Pawlik, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Yoshiwara 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 Yoshiwara page.
If you liked it. Fans of Yoshiwara tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Yoshiwara (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Yoshiwara change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Yoshiwara worth watching?
- Yoshiwara holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Yoshiwara?
- Yoshiwara stars Pierre Richard-Willm, Sessue Hayakawa, Michiko Tanaka, Roland Toutain and Lucienne Le Marchand.
- When was Yoshiwara released?
- Yoshiwara was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.