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Japan

3.420232h 34mMovieDramaComedyCrime

A fictionalized version of the events surrounding notorious criminal Tiruvarur Murugan, who was involved in a big jewellery shop robbery.

DirectorRaju Murugan
WriterRaju Murugan
ProducersS. R. Prakashbabu·S. R. Prabu

Where to watch

NetflixNetflixNetflix Standard with AdsNetflix Standard with Ads
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Raju Murugan

KKarthi
Karthi
Japan Muni
AEAnu Emmanuel
Anu Emmanuel
Sanju Kutty
SVSunil Varma
Sunil Varma
Sridhar
SMS. D. Vijay Milton
S. D. Vijay Milton
Karuppasamy
SASanal Aman
Sanal Aman
Eesu
VCVagai Chandrasekar
Vagai Chandrasekar
BCBava Chelladurai
Bava Chelladurai
KRK. S. Ravikumar
K. S. Ravikumar
Minister Pazhanisamy
S
Sridhar
RRajendran
Rajendran
AKArunraja Kamaraj
Arunraja Kamaraj
CKC. V. Kumar
C. V. Kumar

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Japan — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Japan?

Japan is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Canada.

Is Japan on Netflix?

Yes — Japan is available on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

Is Japan on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Japan isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Netflix and Netflix Standard instead.

Where can I watch Japan for free?

Japan is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is Japan based on a true story?

Yes — Japan is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).