


Film · Released
The Ballad of Narayama
“Only Time Could Change the Cruelty of Tradition… Only Their Love Could Survive It…”
The Ballad of Narayama at a glance
The Ballad of Narayama is a 1983 drama film, running 2h 10m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Arrow Video Amazon Channel and ARROW.
Rated PG in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1983-04-29
- Runtime
- 2h 10m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Shōhei Imamura
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.5 / 10 · 213 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmIn a small village in a valley everyone who reaches the age of 70 must leave the village and go to a certain mountain top to die. If anyone should refuse they would disgrace their family. Old Orin is 69. This winter it is her turn to go to the mountain. But first she must make sure that her eldest son Tatsuhei finds a wife.
Cast
14 names
Ken OgataTatsuhei
Sumiko SakamotoOrin
Tonpei HidariRisuke
Aki TakejoTamayan
Shoichi OzawaKatsuzô
Fujio TokitaJinsaku
Sanshō ShinsuiZeniya Tadayan
Seiji KurasakiKesakichi
Junko TakadaMatsuyan
Mitsuko BaishoOei
Taiji TonoyamaTeruyan
Ben HiuraYakimatsu
Casey TakamineArayashiki
Nenji KobayashiTsuneQuestions about The Ballad of Narayama
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Ballad of Narayama in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Ballad of Narayama is listed on Arrow Video Amazon Channel, ARROW. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Ballad of Narayama suitable for children?
The Ballad of Narayama is rated PG in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is The Ballad of Narayama about?
In a small village in a valley everyone who reaches the age of 70 must leave the village and go to a certain mountain top to die. If anyone should refuse they would disgrace their family. Old Orin is 69. This winter it is her turn to go to the mountain. But first she must make sure that her eldest son Tatsuhei finds…
How long is The Ballad of Narayama?
The Ballad of Narayama runs for 2h 10m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Ballad of Narayama trailer?
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