Top Pop-Culture Facts About Kwaidan
A TMDB-backed guide to Kwaidan, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.
Kwaidan (1965) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. In the tradition of "RASHOMON" and "GATE OF HELL."
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Michiyo Aratama as First Wife (segment "The Black Hair"); Rentaro Mikuni as Husband (segment "The Black Hair"); Misako Watanabe as Second Wife (segment "The Black Hair"); Kenjirō Ishiyama as Father (segment "The Black Hair"); Ranko Akagi as Mother (segment "The Black Hair"); Fumie Kitahara as (segment "The Black Hair"); Kappei Matsumoto as (segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited); Yoshiko Ieda as (segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
About Kwaidan
Taking its title from an archaic Japanese word meaning "ghost story," this anthology adapts four folk tales. A penniless samurai marries for money with tragic results. A man stranded in a blizzard is saved by Yuki the Snow Maiden, but his rescue comes at a cost. Blind musician Hoichi is forced to perform for an audience of ghosts. An author relates the story of a samurai who sees another warrior's reflection in his teacup.
More like Kwaidan
- The Last Voyage of the Demeter
- Kizumonogatari Part 2: Nekketsu
- Samurai Reincarnation
- Kizumonogatari Part 3: Reiketsu
- Samurai Rebellion
- Samurai Marathon
- Urotsukidōji: Legend of the Overfiend
- Gantz: Perfect Answer
Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Kwaidan?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of Kwaidan?
Michiyo Aratama as First Wife (segment "The Black Hair"); Rentaro Mikuni as Husband (segment "The Black Hair"); Misako Watanabe as Second Wife (segment "The Black Hair"); Kenjirō Ishiyama as Father (segment "The Black Hair"); Ranko Akagi as Mother (segment "The Black Hair"); Fumie Kitahara as (segment "The Black Hair"); Kappei Matsumoto as (segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited); Yoshiko Ieda as (segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
Is this Kwaidan guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.
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