竹取物語 (1987) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1987 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1987, 竹取物語 is a fantastique, drame, aventure and science-fiction film directed by Kon Ichikawa, running about 121 minutes. “Princess Kaguya came from outer space!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two poor, married farmers have recently lost their only child; after a freak visitation, they pry open an alien cocoon to greet their new daughter.
Who’s in it. 竹取物語 stars Toshirō Mifune as Taketori-no-Miyatsuko, Ayako Wakao as Tayoshime, Yasuko Sawaguchi as Kaya, the Princess Kaguya and Koji Ishizaka as Mikado, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, 竹取物語 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In États-Unis you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 竹取物語 page.
If you liked it. Fans of 竹取物語 tend to enjoy Le Seigneur des anneaux : Le Retour du roi, La Ligne verte, Le Voyage de Chihiro and Le Seigneur des anneaux : La Communauté de l'anneau.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch 竹取物語 (1987)?
- In États-Unis, 竹取物語 is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 竹取物語 worth watching?
- 竹取物語 holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantastique, drame, aventure and science-fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 竹取物語?
- 竹取物語 stars Toshirō Mifune, Ayako Wakao, Yasuko Sawaguchi, Koji Ishizaka and Kiichi Nakai.
- When was 竹取物語 released?
- 竹取物語 was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 121 minutes.