Sayonara
1957, English. Directed by Joshua Logan.
"I am not allowed to love. But I will love you if that is your desire..."
Air Force Major Lloyd Gruver is reassigned to a Japanese air base and is confronted with US racial prejudice against the Japanese people. The issue is compounded because a number of the soldiers become romantically involved with Japanese women, in defiance of US military policy. Ordinarily, a by-the-book officer, Gruver must take a position when a buddy of his, an enlisted man, Joe Kelly, falls in love with a Japanese woman, Katsumi, and marries her. Gruver risks his position by serving as best man at the wedding ceremony.
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 151 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Sayonara
Sayonara is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and YouTube TV in India.
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Cast & crew
- Joshua LoganDirector
- Marlon BrandoMajor Lloyd Gruver
- Patricia OwensEileen Webster
- James GarnerCapt. Mike Bailey
- Martha ScottMrs. Webster
- Miiko TakaHana-ogi
- Miyoshi UmekiKatsumi
- Red ButtonsJoe Kelly
- Kent SmithGen. Webster
- Douglass WatsonCol. Craford
- Reiko KubaFumiko-san
- Soo YongTerukosan
- Ricardo MontalbanNakamura
Details
- Released
- 25 December 1957
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Paul Osborn
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What Sayonara is based on
Sayonara is based on Sayonara, a 1953 novel by James A. Michener, published by Random House.
Novel · 1953
Sayonara
By James A. Michener
Published by Random House
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Sayonara: quick answers
Is Sayonara worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 151 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Sayonara?
Sayonara runs 147 minutes (2h 27m).
Does Sayonara have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Sayonara. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Sayonara parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Sayonara is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Sayonara on?
Sayonara is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and YouTube TV in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sayonara?
If you liked Sayonara, try Dear John, Wings, Purple Hearts.
Who directed Sayonara?
Sayonara (1957) was directed by Joshua Logan and stars Marlon Brando, Patricia Owens, James Garner.
What is Sayonara based on?
Sayonara is based on Sayonara, a 1953 novel by James A. Michener, published by Random House.