Chikamatsu Monogatari
“The tortured heart behind the cultivated image.”
Chikamatsu Monogatari is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. Availability checked 14 June 2026.
Where to watch Chikamatsu Monogatari
🇨🇦 Canada
Good to know
- Director
- Kenji Mizoguchi
- Release date
- 1954-11-23
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Studio
- Daiei Film
Chikamatsu Monogatari — trailer
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 Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Chikamatsu Monogatari in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Chikamatsu Monogatari on Criterion Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.
Is Chikamatsu Monogatari on Netflix?+
Chikamatsu Monogatari is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.
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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