The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer (1961)
Kernel Score: 91% · 205 ratings
Genres: War, Drama, History
Released: 1961-01-28
Runtime: 190 minutes
Where to watch The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer
- Stream: The Criterion Channel
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
After the Japanese defeat to the Russians, Kaji leads the last remaining men through Manchuria. Intent on returning to his old life, he faces great odds in a variety of different harrowing circumstances as he and his men sneak behind enemy lines.
The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that this WWII drama follows soldiers fleeing through Manchuria amid harrowing wartime circumstances.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Wartime setting with soldiers facing harrowing, life-threatening combat circumstances as prisoners and fugitives during WWII.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Tatsuya Nakadai as Kaji
- Michiyo Aratama as Michiko
- Tamao Nakamura as Hinannmin no Shôjo
- Yūsuke Kawazu as Terada Nitôhei
- Chishū Ryū as Hinanmin no Chôrô
- Taketoshi Naitō as Tange Ittôhei
- Kyôko Kishida as Ryûko
- Reiko Hitomi as Umeko
- Keijirō Morozumi as Hironaka Gôchô
- Koji Kiyomura as Hikita Ittôhei
The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer FAQ
Is The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer good?
The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer has a 91% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 205 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer?
In the US you can stream The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer on The Criterion Channel.
Is The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that this WWII drama follows soldiers fleeing through Manchuria amid harrowing wartime circumstances.
What movies are like The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer?
If you liked The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer, try The Human Condition I: No Greater Love, The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity, Empire of the Sun and Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence.