The Life of Oharu (1952) movie poster

The Life of Oharu (1952)

西鶴一代女
ThumbScore
👍 89%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
🎬 100% (RT: 100%) ℹ️RT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
Drama

Where to Watch

Free
Plex
Streaming
Criterion Channel
Director
Kenji Mizoguchi
Runtime
2h 16m
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
TMDB Rating
7.7/10 (191 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
100%
Cast
Kinuyo Tanaka as Oharu
Ichirō Sugai as Shinzaemon
Hisako Yamane as Lady Matsudaira
Toshirō Mifune as Katsunosuke
Jūkichi Uno as Yakichi Ogiya
Eitarō Shindō as Kahe Sasaya
Akira Ōizumi as Fumikichi
Yes. 89% of real audiences liked it based on 191 votes. Critics gave it 100%.
Overview
In 17th century Edo Period Japan, a noblewoman's banishment for her love affair with a lowly page signals the beginning of her inexorable fall. Wikipedia ↗
Audience Consensus

The Life of Oharu is a 1952 drama film directed by Kenji Mizoguchi. In 17th century Edo Period Japan, a noblewoman's banishment for her love affair with a lowly page signals the beginning of her inexorable fall. The film has been rated by 191 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, The Life of Oharu delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Life of Oharu (1952) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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