The Life of Oharu
1952, Japanese. Directed by Kenji Mizoguchi.
During the Edo Period, a noblewoman's banishment for her love affair with a lowly page signals the beginning of her inexorable fall.
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Kenji MizoguchiDirector
- Kinuyo TanakaOharu
- Tsukie MatsuuraTomo
- Ichirō SugaiShinzaemon
- Hisako YamaneLady Matsudaira
- Toshirō MifuneKatsunosuke
- Jūkichi UnoYakichi Ogiya
- Eitarō ShindōKahe Sasaya
- Akira ŌizumiFumikichi
- Masao ShimizuKikuoji
- Daisuke KatōTasaburo Hishiya
- Toranosuke OgawaYoshioka
- Eijirō YanagiCounterfeiter
Details
- Released
- 17 April 1952
- Original title
- 西鶴一代女
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yoshikata Yoda, Kenji Mizoguchi
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What The Life of Oharu is based on
The Life of Oharu is adapted from a novel.
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The Life of Oharu: quick answers
Is The Life of Oharu worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 206 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Life of Oharu?
The Life of Oharu runs 136 minutes (2h 16m).
Does The Life of Oharu have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Life of Oharu. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
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No age rating is listed for The Life of Oharu yet.
Which OTT platform is The Life of Oharu on?
The Life of Oharu isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Life of Oharu?
If you liked The Life of Oharu, try Sansho the Bailiff, Street of Shame, Call Boy.
Who directed The Life of Oharu?
The Life of Oharu (1952) was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi and stars Kinuyo Tanaka, Tsukie Matsuura, Ichirō Sugai.
What is The Life of Oharu based on?
The Life of Oharu is adapted from a novel.