The Naked Island
1960, Japanese. Directed by Kaneto Shindō.
A family of four are the sole inhabitants of a small island, where they struggle each day to irrigate their crops.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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The Naked Island is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Details
- Released
- 23 November 1960
- Original title
- 裸の島
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kaneto Shindō
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The Naked Island: quick answers
Is The Naked Island worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.0/10 from 156 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Naked Island?
The Naked Island runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does The Naked Island have a post-credits scene?
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The Naked Island parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Naked Island on?
The Naked Island is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Naked Island?
If you liked The Naked Island, try Profound Desires of the Gods, Himizu, The Bounty.
Who directed The Naked Island?
The Naked Island (1960) was directed by Kaneto Shindō and stars Nobuko Otowa, Taiji Tonoyama, Shinji Tanaka.