The Rickshaw Man
1958, Japanese. Directed by Hiroshi Inagaki.
A poor rickshaw driver finds himself helping a young woman and her son after the woman's husband dies suddenly.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Where to watch The Rickshaw Man
The Rickshaw Man is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 21 April 1958
- Original title
- 無法松の一生
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Mansaku Itami, Hiroshi Inagaki
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The Rickshaw Man: quick answers
Is The Rickshaw Man worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Rickshaw Man?
The Rickshaw Man runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does The Rickshaw Man have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Rickshaw Man. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Rickshaw Man parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Rickshaw Man yet.
Which OTT platform is The Rickshaw Man on?
The Rickshaw Man is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Rickshaw Man?
If you liked The Rickshaw Man, try Late Autumn, Equinox Flower, The Taste of Tea.
Who directed The Rickshaw Man?
The Rickshaw Man (1958) was directed by Hiroshi Inagaki and stars Toshirō Mifune, Hideko Takamine, Hiroshi Akutagawa.