1953 · movie · 2h 17m
Tokyo Story
As long as life goes on, relationships between parents and children will bring boundless joy and endless grief.
Is Tokyo Story on Netflix?
No. Tokyo Story (1953) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on HBO Max.
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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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How we got to 75.3
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| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 8.1/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 29 | none |
Tokyo Story: common questions
Is Tokyo Story on Netflix?
No. Tokyo Story (1953) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on HBO Max.
Where can I watch Tokyo Story?
Tokyo Story (1953) is included with a HBO Max subscription in the US.
Is Tokyo Story worth watching?
It scores 75.3/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How long is Tokyo Story?
Tokyo Story runs 2h 17m (137 minutes).
Who is in Tokyo Story?
Tokyo Story stars Chishū Ryū, Chieko Higashiyama, Setsuko Hara, Haruko Sugimura.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.