Where can I stream the movie Tokyo Story (1953)?

Tokyo Story is streaming on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max in the United States.

Can I watch Tokyo Story for free?

Yes. Tokyo Story is available free on Kanopy, Plex Channel, and Plex Player in the United States.

Is Tokyo Story on The Criterion Channel?

Yes. You can watch Tokyo Story on The Criterion Channel in the United States.

Is Tokyo Story on HBO Max?

Yes. You can watch Tokyo Story on HBO Max in the United States.

Movie

Where to watch Tokyo Story

1953Not Rated2h 17m

You can watch the movie Tokyo Story on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max in the United States. It is also free on Kanopy, Plex Channel, and Plex Player. You can also rent or buy it on Prime Video, Fandango at Home, and Apple TV Store.

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What it's about

Elderly couple Shukishi and Tomi Hirayama live in the small coastal village of Onomichi, Japan with their youngest daughter, schoolteacher Kyoko Hirayama. Their other three surviving adult children, who they have not seen in quite some time, live either in Tokyo or Osaka. As such, Shukishi and Tomi make the unilateral decision to have an extended visit in Tokyo with their children, pediatrician Koichi Hirayama and beautician Shige Kaneko, and their respective families (which includes two grandchildren). In transit, they make an unexpected stop in Osaka and stay with their other son, Keiso Hirayama. All of their children treat the visit more as an obligation than a want, each trying to figure out what to do with their parents while they continue on with their own daily lives. At one point, they even decide to ship their parents off to an inexpensive resort at Atami Hot Springs rather than spend time with them. The only offspring who makes a concerted effort on this trip is Noriko Hirayama, their widowed daughter-in-law, whose husband, Shoji Hirayama, was killed eight years earlier in the war. Following the vacation, each child comes to some conclusion of their general behavior toward their parents, not only on this trip but throughout their entire adult lives. For some, this realization may come too late.

Cast and crew

Director: Yasujirô Ozu
Writer: Kôgo Noda, Yasujirô Ozu
Starring: Chishû Ryû, Chieko Higashiyama, Sô Yamamura

Details

Released: 1972-03-13
Language: Japanese, English
Country: Japan
Awards: 3 wins total

Where to watch Tokyo Story — common questions

Where to watch Tokyo Story?: You can watch the movie Tokyo Story on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max in the United States. It is also free on Kanopy, Plex Channel, and Plex Player. You can also rent or buy it on Prime Video, Fandango at Home, and Apple TV Store.
Where can I watch Tokyo Story?: You can watch the movie Tokyo Story on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max in the United States. It is also free on Kanopy, Plex Channel, and Plex Player. You can also rent or buy it on Prime Video, Fandango at Home, and Apple TV Store.
Where can I stream the movie Tokyo Story (1953)?: Tokyo Story is streaming on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max in the United States.
Can I watch Tokyo Story for free?: Yes. Tokyo Story is available free on Kanopy, Plex Channel, and Plex Player in the United States.
Is Tokyo Story on The Criterion Channel?: Yes. You can watch Tokyo Story on The Criterion Channel in the United States.
Is Tokyo Story on HBO Max?: Yes. You can watch Tokyo Story on HBO Max in the United States.