Movie

Lightning

★ 7.3(28)19521h 27m

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Where to watch Lightning

🇦🇺 Australia

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Streaming in other regions

🇯🇵 JP

Good to know

Director: Mikio Naruse
Release date: 1952-10-09
Runtime: 1h 27m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Daiei Film

About Lightning

Lightning is a 1952 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Mikio Naruse, starring Hideko Takamine, Mitsuko Miura and Kyōko Kagawa. It has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 28 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Lightning in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The story of Kiyoko, a young woman who has successfully managed to make a break with her dysfunctional family who have been trying to arrange a marriage for her with a disagreeable man whom she has rejected.

Cast

Hideko Takamine

Kiyoko

Mitsuko Miura

Mitsuko

Kyōko Kagawa

Tsubomi

Chieko Murata

Nuiko

Jun Negami

Shuzo

Eitarō Ozawa

Tsunakichi

Kumeko Urabe

Osei

Chieko Nakakita

Ritsu

Hisako Takihana

Tome

Kenjiro Uemura

Ryuzo

Mariko Sugioka

Katsura

Osamu Maruyama

Kasuke

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookparent child relationshipbussister

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Lightning in Australia?+

Lightning is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Australia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Lightning on Netflix?+

Lightning is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is Lightning?+

Lightning has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

Who stars in Lightning?+

Lightning stars Hideko Takamine, Mitsuko Miura, Kyōko Kagawa, Chieko Murata and Jun Negami.

When did Lightning come out?+

Lightning is a 1952 movie directed by Mikio Naruse.

What genre is Lightning?+

Lightning is Drama film.

Who directed Lightning?+

Lightning was directed by Mikio Naruse.