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Beijing Watermelon

7.019892h 15mMovieDrama

Shunzo is a popular greengrocer in a town near Tokyo. His life, and the lives of his wife Michi, and their two children, undergoes a dramatic change when he encounters Li, a poor college student from China.

DirectorNobuhiko Obayashi
WriterYoshihiro Ishimatsu
ProducersMichio Morioka·Kyōko Ōbayashi

Where to watch

Not available in Australia
Streaming in 3 other countries

Beijing Watermelon isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Canada, Japan, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi

BBengal
Bengal
Shunzo Horikoshi
MMMasako Motai
Masako Motai
Michi Horikoshi
YHYasufumi Hayashi
Yasufumi Hayashi
Toru Horikoshi
HSHaruhiko Saito
Haruhiko Saito
Mr. Ioka
TSTakashi Sasano
Takashi Sasano
Mr. Yamada
HKHana Kino
Hana Kino
Matsue Otobuji
AEAkira Emoto
Akira Emoto
Mr. Teramoto
YO
Yugi Ogata
Bank Clerk
CO
Chiyodayu Okubo
Mr. Aotani
RIRyo Iwamatsu
Ryo Iwamatsu
Policeman
KH
Kazunori Hagiwara
Yasuo Hirai
HOHiromi Oshima
Hiromi Oshima
Yumi Horikoshi

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Beijing Watermelon — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Beijing Watermelon?

Beijing Watermelon isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Canada, Japan and United States. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Beijing Watermelon on Netflix?

No, Beijing Watermelon is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

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Where can I watch Beijing Watermelon for free?

Beijing Watermelon isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.