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The Ripples

10.020021h 52mMovieDrama

Inako Natsui is a quiet, modern girl working in a laboratory and living a closed and somewhat monotonous life in a small town. From time to time she goes to nearby to visit her lonely mother Wakayama who has been a widow for the past…

DirectorNaoki Nagao
WriterNaoki Nagao
ProducerYasushi Yamazaki

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Cast · Directed by Naoki Nagao

MTMiako Tadano
Miako Tadano
Natsui Inako
ETEtsushi Toyokawa
Etsushi Toyokawa
Tamamizu Tatsuo
KMKeiko Matsuzaka
Keiko Matsuzaka
Natsui Sumie
IKIttoku Kishibe
Ittoku Kishibe
Dr. Obana
MT
Mayumi Tenkô
Mimasu Sadako

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The Ripples — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Ripples?

The Ripples isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Ripples on Netflix?

No, The Ripples is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Ripples on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Ripples isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Ripples for free?

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

What is the OTT release date for The Ripples?

The Ripples hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around January 11, 2003. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.