Where to watch The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum (1939) in the UK
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum (1939) is available to watch free in the UK on Plex. Last verified on 18 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
In late 19th-century Tokyo, Kikunosuke Onoue, the adopted son of a legendary actor, himself an actor specializing in female roles, discovers that the praise he receives is only due to his status as his father's heir. Devastated, he turns to Otoku, a servant of his family, for comfort, and they fall in love. Kikunosuke becomes determined to leave home and develop as an actor on his own merits, and Otoku faithfully joins him.
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum.
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Shōtarō HanayagiKikunosuke Onoue -
Kakuko MoriOtoku -
Kōkichi TakadaFukusuke Nakamura -
Kinnosuke TakamatsuMatsusuke Onoue
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Gonjurô KawarazakiKikugoro Onoue
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Benkei ShiganoyaMasseur Genshun
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Kikuko HanaokaGeisha Konaka -
Nobuko FushimiGeisha Eiryu
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The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum for free in the UK?
The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum (1939) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Plex in the United Kingdom.
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The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.
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