Where to watch Chikamatsu Monogatari in Japan
Chikamatsu Monogatari is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 6 June 2026.
About Chikamatsu Monogatari
Chikamatsu Monogatari is a 1954 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, starring Kazuo Hasegawa, Kyōko Kagawa and Eitarō Shindō. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.8/10 from 152 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Chikamatsu Monogatari in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Chikamatsu Monogatari trailer
Overview
When the wife of a 17th-century Kyoto scrollmaker is falsely accused of having an affair with his best employee, the pair flee the city and find themselves truly falling for one another.
Top cast
Kazuo Hasegawa
Mohei
Kyōko Kagawa
Osan
Eitarō Shindō
Ishun
Eitarō Ozawa
Sukeemon
Yōko Minamida
Otama
Haruo Tanaka
Gifuya Dôki
Chieko Naniwa
Okô
Ichirō Sugai
Gembei
Tatsuya Ishiguro
Isan
Hiroshi Mizuno
Kuroki
Hisao Toake
Morinokoji
Ikkei Tamaki
Jushiro Umegaki
Kimiko Tachibana
Umetatsu Akamatsu
Keiko Koyanagi
Okaya
Sayako Nakagami
Osono
Kanae Kobayashi
Otatsu
Shiro Miura
Worker
Nobuko Tanei
Young Girl
Sōji Shibata
Worker
Satoshi Mikami
Worker
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Chikamatsu Monogatari in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream Chikamatsu Monogatari on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
Is Chikamatsu Monogatari on Netflix?+
Chikamatsu Monogatari is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
How long is Chikamatsu Monogatari?+
Chikamatsu Monogatari has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
Who stars in Chikamatsu Monogatari?+
Chikamatsu Monogatari stars Kazuo Hasegawa, Kyōko Kagawa, Eitarō Shindō, Eitarō Ozawa and Yōko Minamida.
When did Chikamatsu Monogatari come out?+
Chikamatsu Monogatari is a 1954 movie directed by Kenji Mizoguchi.
What genre is Chikamatsu Monogatari?+
Chikamatsu Monogatari is Drama and Romance film.
Who directed Chikamatsu Monogatari?+
Chikamatsu Monogatari was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi.
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