Where to watch Yearning in Canada
Yearning is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. Availability checked 25 May 2026.
About Yearning
Yearning is a 1964 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Mikio Naruse, starring Hideko Takamine, Yūzō Kayama and Mitsuko Kusabue. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.1/10 from 71 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Yearning in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
War widow Reiko rebuilds and runs the grocery shop in the house of her husband's family. Many years later, their business is threatened by a newly built supermarket and Reiko's in-laws plan to convert their small shop into a supermarket, to her detriment.
Top cast
Hideko Takamine
Reiko Morita
Yūzō Kayama
Koji Morita
Mitsuko Kusabue
Hisako Morizono
Mie Hama
Ruriko
Aiko Mimasu
Shizu Morita
Yū Fujiki
Mr. Nomizo
Kazuo Kitamura
Mr. Morizono
Hisao Toake
Mr. Okamoro
Kumeko Urabe
Bar Madam
Kan Yanagiya
Mr. Kaga
Yutaka Sada
Mr. Murata
Yutaka Nakayama
Yumi Shirakawa
Takako Morita
Chieko Nakakita
Mrs. Kaga
Gen Shimizu
Yasuhiko Saijō
Yasuzō Ogawa
Toshiko Yabuki
Wakako Tanabe
Haruo Nakajima
Shopkeeper (uncredited)
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Yearning in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Yearning on Criterion Channel.
Is Yearning on Netflix?+
Yearning is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.
How long is Yearning?+
Yearning has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
Who stars in Yearning?+
Yearning stars Hideko Takamine, Yūzō Kayama, Mitsuko Kusabue, Mie Hama and Aiko Mimasu.
When did Yearning come out?+
Yearning is a 1964 movie directed by Mikio Naruse.
What genre is Yearning?+
Yearning is Drama and Romance film.
Who directed Yearning?+
Yearning was directed by Mikio Naruse.
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