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Karate for Life

6.819771h 31mMovieAction

The last of the Masutatsu Oyama trilogy. Oyama takes a job as a professional wrestler in Okinawa, but when he discovers that he is expected to take a dive, he quits in disgust. However, when a friend finds herself in desperate need of…

DirectorKazuhiko Yamaguchi
WritersIkki Kajiwara·Masahiro Kakefuda
ProducerKazunori Ota

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Cast · Directed by Kazuhiko Yamaguchi

SCSonny Chiba
Sonny Chiba
Sensei Masutatsu Oyama
HMHideo Murota
Hideo Murota
MSMasaru Shiga
Masaru Shiga
MIMasashi Ishibashi
Masashi Ishibashi
YNYoko Natsuki
Yoko Natsuki
HNHiroshi Nawa
Hiroshi Nawa
AUAsao Uchida
Asao Uchida
KHKōjirō Hongō
Kōjirō Hongō
TH
Takashi Hio
HKHiroshi Kondō
Hiroshi Kondō
HNHirohisa Nakata
Hirohisa Nakata
TT
Toshiyuki Tsuchiyama

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Karate for Life — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Karate for Life?

Karate for Life is streaming on Tubi TV and Plex in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Karate for Life on Netflix?

No, Karate for Life is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Tubi TV and Plex.

Is Karate for Life on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Karate for Life isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Tubi TV and Plex instead.

Where can I watch Karate for Life for free?

Karate for Life is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV and Plex in Canada.

Is there a sequel to Karate for Life?

Karate for Life is currently the latest film in the Masutatsu Oyama Trilogy.

Is there a prequel to Karate for Life?

Yes — Karate Bear Fighter (1975) comes before Karate for Life in the Masutatsu Oyama Trilogy.

Is Karate for Life part of a trilogy?

Yes — Karate for Life is part of a trilogy, alongside Karate Bullfighter (1975) and Karate Bear Fighter (1975).

How many movies are in the Masutatsu Oyama Trilogy?

There are 3 films in the Masutatsu Oyama Trilogy: Karate Bullfighter (1975), Karate Bear Fighter (1975) and Karate for Life (1977).