Movie

The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine

★ 6.2(9)20183h 9m

The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in France, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video and Canal VOD. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Takahisa Zeze
Release date: 2018-07-07
Runtime: 3h 9m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Stance Company

The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine — trailer

About The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine

The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine is a 2018 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Takahisa Zeze, starring Mai Kiryu, Hanae Kan and Masahiro Higashide. It has a runtime of 3 hours 9 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 9 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine in France — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In the wake of the social unrest caused by the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake, two female sumo athletes, Kiku and Tokachi, and an anarchist group called the Guillotine Society, spark an unlikely connection.

Cast

Mai Kiryu

Tomoyo Hanakiku

Hanae Kan

Tamae Tokachigawa

Masahiro Higashide

Tetsu Nakahama

Kanichiro

Daijiro Furuta

Yoko Kamon

Mitsu Tamatsubaki

Maki Maehara

Tsune Umenosato

Ai Nishina

Maki Wakanishiki

Yuki Tashiro

Matsu Hagurosakura

Kanako Mochida

Yoshi Kotenryu

Miho Harita

Ushi Yonaguni

Maho Yamada

Haru Kozakura

Ayaka Onishi

Katsu Katsutora

Themes & keywords

anarchistsumotaisho period

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine in France?+

In France, you can stream The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video and Canal VOD.

Is The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine on Netflix?+

The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine is not on Netflix in France right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine?+

The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine has a runtime of 3 hours 9 minutes (189 minutes).

Who stars in The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine?+

The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine stars Mai Kiryu, Hanae Kan, Masahiro Higashide, Kanichiro and Yoko Kamon.

When did The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine come out?+

The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine is a 2018 movie directed by Takahisa Zeze.

What genre is The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine?+

The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine is Drama and History film.

Who directed The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine?+

The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine was directed by Takahisa Zeze.