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Joke with a Sorrowful Heart

8.519851h 48mMovieFamilyDrama

This is a sad and beautiful story about a father who is a popular comedian and a son who suffered by an incurable disease.

DirectorMasaharu Segawa
WriterTakeshi Yoshida

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 1 other country

Joke with a Sorrowful Heart isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Masaharu Segawa

TKTakeshi Kitano
Takeshi Kitano
Hiroshi Igarashi
KNKie Nakai
Kie Nakai
Yuko Komiya
NONaoko Ohtani
Naoko Ohtani
Mie Akino
SISaburo Ishikura
Saburo Ishikura
Rokusuke Sagawa
TK
Taichiro Kawabe
Ken Igarashi
MKMidori Kiuchi
Midori Kiuchi
Riyoko
PMPaul Maki
Paul Maki
Comedian
KSKin Sugai
Kin Sugai
Primary School Teacher
HSHiromitsu Suzuki
Hiromitsu Suzuki
Host of a Quiz Show
MUMidori Utsumi
Midori Utsumi
Hostess of a Quiz Show
SYShingo Yanagisawa
Shingo Yanagisawa
Zenpei Tani

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Joke with a Sorrowful Heart — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Joke with a Sorrowful Heart?

Joke with a Sorrowful Heart isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Joke with a Sorrowful Heart on Netflix?

No, Joke with a Sorrowful Heart is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Joke with a Sorrowful Heart on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Joke with a Sorrowful Heart isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Joke with a Sorrowful Heart for free?

Joke with a Sorrowful Heart isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.