# 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.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1939  
**Runtime:** 144 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.8/10  
**Genres:** Romance, Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 18 May 2026 (2026-05-18T04:19:04.376Z)  

## Synopsis

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.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Plex](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/46069/watch?locale=GB)

## 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.

**Is The Story of the Last Chrysanthemum on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

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.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/46069/the-story-of-the-last-chrysanthemum-1939
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/m43EBVmYBiNC2RtcMUAag4IWsZS.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/46069/the-story-of-the-last-chrysanthemum-1939.json

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