---
title: "Appointment in Tokyo"
year: 1945
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/appointment-in-tokyo-1945"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 271007
imdb_id: "tt0214483"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 56
community_rating: 6.4
vote_count: 5
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Appointment in Tokyo (1945) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/appointment-in-tokyo-1945

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Appointment in Tokyo is a 1945 documentary film directed by Jack Hively. The military documentary covers the four years of the Pacific war and details the history of the defeat of Japan. It was produced by the Army Pictorial Service, Signal Corps, with the cooperation of the Army Air Forces and the United States Navy. Warner Bros. released the film for the War Activities Committee shortly after the surrender of Japan. The film follows General Douglas MacArthur and his men starting from their exile from the Philippines in early 1942, continuing through the signing of the instrument of surrender on the USS Missouri on September 1, 1945. The cast and participants associated with the production include Douglas MacArthur, Chester W. Nimitz, James Craig, and Robert Eichelberger. The film has a runtime of 56 minutes and was preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2013.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, FlixFling, IndieFlix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Artiflix | Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video, FlixFling |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix | None | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | FlixFling, Artiflix | Hoopla | FlixFling |
| **Australia (AU)** | Artiflix | Tubi TV | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jack Hively
- **Networks / Studios**: U.S. Army Signal Corps

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Douglas MacArthur** as *Himself (archive footage)*
- **Chester W. Nimitz** as *Himself (archive footage)*
- **James Craig** as *Narrator*
- **George C. Kenney** as *Self*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Appointment in Tokyo online?
Appointment in Tokyo is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Appointment in Tokyo worth watching?
Appointment in Tokyo holds a community rating of 6.4/10 based on 5 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary, War for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Appointment in Tokyo and when was it released?
Appointment in Tokyo is a feature film with a runtime of 56 minutes. It was released in 1945. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Appointment in Tokyo?
Appointment in Tokyo was directed by Jack Hively.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Appointment in Tokyo — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/271007)
- [Appointment in Tokyo (1945) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0214483/)
- [Appointment in Tokyo - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appointment_in_Tokyo)
- [Appointment in Tokyo (1945) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/271007-appointment-in-tokyo/cast)
- [Appointment in Tokyo (1945) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/appointment-in-tokyo/credits)

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