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Tokyo Story (1953): movie guide
Tokyo Story (1953) is a Drama running about 137 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 8.1/10 from 1,288 votes. Notable cast includes Chishū Ryū, Chieko Higashiyama, Setsuko Hara, Haruko Sugimura. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1953-11-03
- Runtime: 137 min
- TMDB: 8.1/10
- Genres: Drama
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1953-11-03
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What is Tokyo Story about?
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.
Cast highlights
Tokyo Story features Chishū Ryū, Chieko Higashiyama, Setsuko Hara, Haruko Sugimura, So Yamamura, Kuniko Miyake. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1953-11-03. Runtime: 137 minutes. TMDB score: 8.1/10 (1,288 votes). Genres: Drama. Original language: ja. Status: Released.
Discover Tokyo Story on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Tokyo Story?
- Tokyo Story is listed as Drama on TMDB.
- How long is Tokyo Story?
- Tokyo Story runs about 137 minutes.
- Who stars in Tokyo Story?
- Cast highlights include Chishū Ryū, Chieko Higashiyama, Setsuko Hara, Haruko Sugimura, So Yamamura, Kuniko Miyake.
- Does Cinema Box stream Tokyo Story?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track Tokyo Story?
- Open the Tokyo Story page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
