Ugetsu (1953)
雨月物語
Overview
In 16th century Japan, peasants Genjuro and Tobei sell their earthenware pots to a group of soldiers in a nearby village, in defiance of a local sage's warning against seeking to profit from warfare. Genjuro's pursuit of both riches and the mysterious Lady Wakasa, as well as Tobei's desire to become a samurai, run the risk of destroying both themselves and their wives, Miyagi and Ohama.
Where to watch Ugetsu
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | Plex | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Plex | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Australia | Plex | — | — |
| Ireland | Plex | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| New Zealand | Plex | — | — |
| India | Plex Channel, Plex | — | — |
| Germany | Plex Channel, Plex | — | — |
| France | Plex Channel, Plex | — | — |
| Spain | Filmin | — | — |
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What is Ugetsu about?
In 16th century Japan, peasants Genjuro and Tobei sell their earthenware pots to a group of soldiers in a nearby village, in defiance of a local sage's warning against seeking to profit from warfare. Genjuro's pursuit of both riches and the mysterious Lady Wakasa, as well as Tobei's desire to become a samurai, run the risk of destroying both themselves and their wives, Miyagi and Ohama. Ugetsu is a Fantasy, Drama, Mystery movie, released on 1953-03-26, runtime 96 minutes.
Is Ugetsu worth watching?
TMDB users rate Ugetsu 8.0 out of 10 from 676 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch Ugetsu?
In the United States, Ugetsu streams on HBO Max and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Kenji Mizoguchi
Cast
- Machiko Kyō as Lady Wakasa
- Mitsuko Mito as Ohama
- Kinuyo Tanaka as Miyagi
- Masayuki Mori as Genjurô
- Eitarō Ozawa as Tôbei
- Sugisaku Aoyama as Old Priest
- Mitsusaburō Ramon as Captain of Tamba Soldiers
- Ryōsuke Kagawa as Village Master
- Kichijirō Ueda as Shop Owner
- Shōzō Nanbu as Shintô Priest
- Kikue Mōri as Ukon
- Ryūzaburō Mitsuoka as Soldier
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Sources
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