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Ugetsu

1953·96 min

In 16th century Japan, peasants Genjuro and Tobei sell their earthenware pots to a group of soldiers in a nearby village, in defiance of a local sage's warning against seeking to profit from warfare. Genjuro's pursuit of both riches and the mysterious Lady Wakasa, as well as Tobei's desire to become a samurai, run the risk of destroying both themselves and their wives, Miyagi and Ohama.

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Top Cast

Machiko Kyō

Machiko Kyō

Lady Wakasa

Mitsuko Mito

Mitsuko Mito

Ohama

Kinuyo Tanaka

Kinuyo Tanaka

Miyagi

Masayuki Mori

Masayuki Mori

Genjurô

Eitarō Ozawa

Eitarō Ozawa

Tôbei

S

Sugisaku Aoyama

Old Priest

M

Mitsusaburō Ramon

Captain of Tamba Soldiers

Ryōsuke Kagawa

Ryōsuke Kagawa

Village Master

Kichijirō Ueda

Kichijirō Ueda

Shop Owner

Shōzō Nanbu

Shōzō Nanbu

Shintô Priest

K

Kikue Mōri

Ukon

Ryūzaburō Mitsuoka

Ryūzaburō Mitsuoka

Soldier

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Ugetsu?
Ugetsu (1953) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Criterion Channel, Plex Player and Plex Channel in US. Streaming catalogues change often, so confirm on the service before starting.
Is Ugetsu available to rent or buy?
You can rent Ugetsu from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It's available to buy from Amazon DVD / Blu-ray, Barnes & Noble, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
When was Ugetsu released?
Ugetsu was released in 1953. It has a runtime of 96 minutes.
What kind of film is Ugetsu?
Ugetsu is a fantasy, drama, mystery film. In 16th century Japan, peasants Genjuro and Tobei sell their earthenware pots to a group of soldiers in a nearby village, in defiance of a local sage's warning against seeking to p…
Who stars in Ugetsu?
Ugetsu stars Machiko Kyō, Mitsuko Mito, Kinuyo Tanaka and Masayuki Mori.