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The Makioka Sisters

1983Movie2 h 20 min

DramaRomance
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Rotten Tomatoes100%69%

A nostalgic, melancholic drama movie about family and history, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

This sensuously beautiful film chronicles the activities of four sisters who gather in Kyoto every year to view the cherry blossoms. It paints a vivid portrait of the pre-war lifestyle of the wealthy Makioka family from Osaka, and draws a parallel between their activities and the seasonal variations in Japan.

Feels like

  • Japanese Family Saga
  • Pre-War Japan
  • Kyoto Cherry Blossoms
  • Sisterhood
  • Elegant Visuals
  • Cultural Traditions
  • Melancholic Atmosphere
  • Detailed Period Piece

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Kon Ichikawa
Written by
Kon Ichikawa, Shinya Hidaka, Junichirō Tanizaki
Produced by
Hideyuki Takai, Kon Ichikawa, Tomoyuki Tanaka
Music by
Toshiyuki Watanabe, Shinnosuke Okawa

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Facts

May 21, 1983 · 2 h 20 min · Drama, Romance

Released
May 21, 1983
Runtime
2 h 20 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
3 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Makioka Sisters?"

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Where can I stream The Makioka Sisters?

Criterion

In the United States, The Makioka Sisters streams on Criterion. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is The Makioka Sisters worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (71).

Is The Makioka Sisters okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Makioka Sisters good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

It can be: romance is 5 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Makioka Sisters plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Makioka Sisters in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.