Chikamatsu Monogatari
1954, Japanese. Directed by Kenji Mizoguchi.
The tortured heart behind the cultivated image.
When the wife of a 17th-century Kyoto scrollmaker is falsely accused of having an affair with his best employee, the pair flee the city and find themselves truly falling for one another.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 23 November 1954
- Original title
- 近松物語
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yoshikata Yoda, Matsutarō Kawaguchi
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Chikamatsu Monogatari: quick answers
Is Chikamatsu Monogatari worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 158 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Chikamatsu Monogatari?
Chikamatsu Monogatari runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does Chikamatsu Monogatari have a post-credits scene?
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Chikamatsu Monogatari parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Chikamatsu Monogatari on?
Chikamatsu Monogatari isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like Chikamatsu Monogatari?
If you liked Chikamatsu Monogatari, try Early Spring, Dolls, Norwegian Wood.
Who directed Chikamatsu Monogatari?
Chikamatsu Monogatari (1954) was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi and stars Kazuo Hasegawa, Kyōko Kagawa, Eitarō Shindō.