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Kuroneko

7.419681h 40mMovieDramaFantasyHorror

In the Sengoku period, a woman and her daughter are raped and murdered by soldiers during a time of civil war. Afterwards, a series of samurai returning from the war through that area are found mysteriously dead with their throats torn…

DirectorKaneto Shindō
WriterKaneto Shindō
ProducersNobuyo Horiba·Kazuo Kuwahara

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Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Kaneto Shindō

KIKichiemon Nakamura II
Kichiemon Nakamura II
Gintoki
NONobuko Otowa
Nobuko Otowa
Yone
KTKiwako Taichi
Kiwako Taichi
Shige
KSKei Satō
Kei Satō
Raiko
TTTaiji Tonoyama
Taiji Tonoyama
Farmer
RTRokkō Toura
Rokkō Toura
Samurai
HKHideo Kanze
Hideo Kanze
Mikado
EEEimei Esumi
Eimei Esumi
Subordinate
SŌ
Shōji Ōki
Subordinate
KK
Kentarô Kaji
Subordinate
JT
Joji Taki
Subordinate
COChiyo Okada
Chiyo Okada
Nehiko

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Kuroneko — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Kuroneko?

Kuroneko is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Kuroneko on Netflix?

No, Kuroneko is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Kuroneko on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Kuroneko isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

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Kuroneko is available on Criterion Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.