The Water Magician (1933) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1933 · Film · ★ 6.9

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Released in 1933, The Water Magician is a drame, policier and romance film directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, running about 99 minutes.

What it’s about. Taki no Shiraito is a very independent young woman with a famous water juggling act in a travelling carnival troupe. She falls in love with an orphaned carriage driver Kinya Murakoshi, and pledges to put him through law school in Tokyo. She always encloses money in her letters to him, until one hard winter there is no work to be found.

Who’s in it. The Water Magician stars Takako Irie as Taki no Shiraito, Tokihiko Okada as Kinya Murakoshi, Ichirō Sugai as Gozô Iwabuchi and Bontarō Miake as Shinzô, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Water Magician has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Water Magician page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Water Magician tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, Le Parrain, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch The Water Magician (1933)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Water Magician change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The Water Magician worth watching?
The Water Magician holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drame, policier and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Water Magician?
The Water Magician stars Takako Irie, Tokihiko Okada, Ichirō Sugai, Bontarō Miake and Kumeko Urabe.
When was The Water Magician released?
The Water Magician was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.