Tokyo Story
東京物語
The elderly Shukishi and his wife, Tomi, take the long journey from their small seaside village to visit their adult children in Tokyo. Their elder son, Koichi, a doctor, and their daughter, Shige, a hairdresser, don't have much time to spend with their aged parents, and so it falls to Noriko, the widow of their younger son who was killed in the war, to keep her in-laws company.
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Streaming now in the United States on HBO Max, Criterion Channel, Kanopy, and Plex.
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BFI Re-Release Trailer [Subtitled]
Tokyo Story - Official Trailer
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Frequently asked questions about Tokyo Story
Where can I watch Tokyo Story in the United States?
Tokyo Story is available to stream on HBO Max, Criterion Channel, Kanopy, and Plex in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Tokyo Story on HBO Max?
Yes. Tokyo Story is streaming on HBO Max in the United States, alongside Criterion Channel, Kanopy, and Plex.
Can I watch Tokyo Story for free?
Tokyo Story streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy and Plex. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Tokyo Story?
Tokyo Story scores 8.1 on The Movie Database, 8.1 on IMDb, 93% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 84 on Metacritic.
Who stars in Tokyo Story?
Tokyo Story stars Chishū Ryū, Chieko Higashiyama, Setsuko Hara, Haruko Sugimura, and So Yamamura. Yasujirō Ozu is the director.
How long is Tokyo Story?
Tokyo Story runs 2h 17m (137 minutes).
When did Tokyo Story come out?
Tokyo Story was released on November 3, 1953.
Which studio made Tokyo Story?
Tokyo Story was produced by Shochiku in Japan.
What languages is Tokyo Story in?
Tokyo Story is in English and Japanese, and its original language is Japanese.
What language is Tokyo Story in?
Tokyo Story is in Japanese, and its original title is 東京物語.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.