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The Symbol of a Man

7.019631h 36mMovieDrama

A Japanese intelligence officer faces personal crises in the years preceding the Manchurian conflict.

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 2 other countries

The Symbol of a Man isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Japan, United States. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Akinori Matsuo

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The Symbol of a Man — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Symbol of a Man?

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

Is The Symbol of a Man on Netflix?

No, The Symbol of a Man is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Symbol of a Man on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Symbol of a Man isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Symbol of a Man for free?

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

Is there a sequel to The Symbol of a Man?

Yes — The Symbol of a Man is followed by The Dragon Crest (1963) in the Otoko no monsho Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Symbol of a Man?

The Symbol of a Man is the first film in the Otoko no monsho Collection.

Is The Symbol of a Man part of a trilogy?

No — The Symbol of a Man is part of the Otoko no monsho Collection, which has 11 films.

How many movies are in the Otoko no monsho Collection?

There are 11 films in the Otoko no monsho Collection: The Symbol of a Man (1963), The Dragon Crest (1963), Fight of the Gamblers (1963), The Scarred Crest (1964), The Flower and the Sword (1964), A Man's Crest: Fight Challenge (1964), Ryuji's Journey: The Crest of Man (1965), The Rule for a Vagabond (1965), The Man's Crest: I Shall Kill (1965), The Dragon and the Tiger (1966) and Birth of a Fighter (1967).