The Ode to Joy (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 2006, The Ode to Joy is a drama, war, music and history film directed by Masanobu Deme, running about 135 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on the true story of the Bandō prisoner-of-war camp in World War I. It depicts the friendship of the German POWs with the director of the camp and local residents at the stage of Naruto, Tokushima Prefecture, in Japan.
Who’s in it. The Ode to Joy stars Ken Matsudaira as Matsue, Bruno Ganz as Kurt Heinrich, Hiroshi Abe as Iko and Jun Kunimura as Takagi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Ode to Joy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Ode to Joy page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Ode to Joy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Ode to Joy (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Ode to Joy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Ode to Joy worth watching?
- The Ode to Joy holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war, music and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Ode to Joy?
- The Ode to Joy stars Ken Matsudaira, Bruno Ganz, Hiroshi Abe, Jun Kunimura and Oliver Bootz.
- When was The Ode to Joy released?
- The Ode to Joy was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.