

Anatahan
1953, Japanese. Directed by Josef von Sternberg.
From June 1944, twelve Japanese seamen are stranded for seven years on an abandoned and forgotten island called Anatahan.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Anatahan
Anatahan is streaming on FlixFling and Kino Film Collection in India.
Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Josef von SternbergDirector
- Akemi NegishiKeiko Kusakabe
- Tadashi SuganumaKusakabe, Husband of Keiko
- Kisaburo SawamuraKuroda
- Shoji NakayamaNishio
- Jun FujikawaYoshisato
- Hiroshi KondōYanaginuma
- Shozo MiyashitaSennami
- Kikuji OnoeKaneda
- Rokuriro KineyaMarui
- Tsuruemon BandoDoi
- Daijiro TamurKanzaki
- Chizuru KitagawaA Homesick One
Details
- Released
- 28 June 1953
- Original title
- アナタハン
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Josef von Sternberg
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Anatahan: quick answers
Is Anatahan worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Anatahan?
Anatahan runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does Anatahan have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Anatahan. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Anatahan parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Anatahan yet.
Which OTT platform is Anatahan on?
Anatahan is streaming on FlixFling and Kino Film Collection in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Anatahan?
If you liked Anatahan, try The Burmese Harp, The Most Beautiful, Devils on the Doorstep.
Who directed Anatahan?
Anatahan (1953) was directed by Josef von Sternberg and stars Akemi Negishi, Tadashi Suganuma, Kisaburo Sawamura.