The Most Beautiful
1944, Japanese. Directed by Akira Kurosawa.
Young women at a precision optics factory in wartime Japan push to exceed production quotas, enduring illness, injury, and personal hardship to “serve the country.” Led by Tsuru Watanabe, they fight fatigue and setbacks to keep their line moving—even when duty collides with grief.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Akira KurosawaDirector
- Takashi ShimuraChief Goro Ishida
- Shōji KiyokawaSoichi Yoshikawa, Chief of General Affairs Section
- Ichirō SugaiKen Shinda, Chief of Labor Section
- Takako IrieNoriko Mizushima, dorm mother
- Yôko YaguchiTsuru Watanabe, president of women workers
- Sayuri TanimaYuriko Tanimura, vice president of women workers
- Sachiko OzakiSachiko Yamazaki
- Shizuko NishigakiFusae Nishioka
- Asako SuzukiAsako Suzumura
- Haruko ToyamaMasako Koyama
- Aiko MasuTokiko Hiroda
- Kazuko HitomiKazuko Futomi
Details
- Released
- 13 April 1944
- Original title
- 一番美しく
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Akira Kurosawa
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The Most Beautiful: quick answers
Is The Most Beautiful worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.6/10 from 59 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Most Beautiful?
The Most Beautiful runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does The Most Beautiful have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Most Beautiful. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Most Beautiful parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Most Beautiful yet.
Which OTT platform is The Most Beautiful on?
The Most Beautiful isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Most Beautiful?
If you liked The Most Beautiful, try Tobruk, The Long Voyage Home, Waiting for Anya.
Who directed The Most Beautiful?
The Most Beautiful (1944) was directed by Akira Kurosawa and stars Takashi Shimura, Shōji Kiyokawa, Ichirō Sugai.