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Yoshiwara

6.019371h 42mMovieRomanceDrama

Based on a novel by Maurice Dekobra, the film is set in Yoshiwara, the red-light district of Tokyo, in the nineteenth century. It depicts a love triangle between a high-class prostitute, a Russian naval officer, and a rickshaw man.

DirectorMax Ophüls
WritersMax Ophüls·Arnold Lipp
ProducersSamuel Epstein·Herman Millakowsky

Where to watch

Not available in United States
Streaming in 1 other country

Yoshiwara isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in France. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Max Ophüls

PRPierre Richard-Willm
Pierre Richard-Willm
Lieutenant Serge Polenoff
SHSessue Hayakawa
Sessue Hayakawa
Ysamo, Kuli
LMLucienne Le Marchand
Lucienne Le Marchand
Namo
RTRoland Toutain
Roland Toutain
Pawlik
MT
Michiko Tanaka
Kohana
AGAndré Gabriello
André Gabriello
Pô
CBCamille Bert
Camille Bert
Le commandant
JDJanine Darcey
Janine Darcey
Une geisha
F
Foun-Sen
Une geisha
PRPhilippe Richard
Philippe Richard
L'attaché russe
KD
Ky Duyen
L'agent secret
GSGeorges Saillard
Georges Saillard
Le médecin

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Yoshiwara — streaming FAQ

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Is Yoshiwara on Netflix?

No, Yoshiwara is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026.

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