The Tale of Genji
源氏物語
1987 · 1h 50m · Animation, Drama, Romance · Japan
Genji, the son of the emperor, is the talk of the Kyoto nobility for his charm and good looks, yet he cannot stop himself from pursuing an unobtainable object of desire: his father's young and beautiful bride. Following the tragic consequences of his obsession, Genji wanders from one affair to another, always seeking some sort of completion to his life.
6.0Smart score
The TMDB rating, pulled toward the movie average (6.03) as if it had 82 extra average votes. Few votes means more pull.
TMDB6.1
23 TMDB votes · IMDb page
Rate what worked
0 of 5 ratedStory
Writing
Acting
Pacing
Rewatch
Rate 10 titles to unlock picks matched to your taste0 / 10
Saved in this browser only.Where to watch
Not available to stream, rent or buy in United States.
Where each service has it
Amazon Video: available in 2 countries
Rent or buy · 2Austria, Germany
Streaming data by JustWatch, via TMDB. Links open the JustWatch listing for United States.
Style & content
animeheian periodjapan
Keywords from TMDB.
Connected through the crew
Kiki's Delivery Service1989 · Cinematographer Juro SugimuraAngel's Egg1985 · Cinematographer Juro SugimuraStreet Fighter II: The Animated Movie1994 · Director Gisaburō Sugii, Writer Gisaburō SugiiNight on the Galactic Railroad1985 · Director Gisaburō SugiiStormy Night2005 · Director Gisaburō Sugii, Writer Gisaburō SugiiLupin the Third: The Secret of Twilight Gemini1996 · Writer Gisaburō Sugii, Director Gisaburō SugiiJack and the Beanstalk1974 · Director Gisaburō SugiiLupin the Third: Pilot Film1969 · Writer Gisaburō SugiiLost Paradise1997 · Writer Tomomi TsutsuiAnd Then1985 · Writer Tomomi TsutsuiThe Life of Budori Gusuko2012 · Writer Gisaburō Sugii, Director Gisaburō SugiiLike Asura2003 · Writer Tomomi Tsutsui