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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by countryCast · Directed by Masaki Kobayashi
MA
Michiyo Aratama
First Wife (segment "The Black Hair")
RM
Rentaro Mikuni
Husband (segment "The Black Hair")
MW
Misako Watanabe
Second Wife (segment "The Black Hair")
KI
Kenjirō Ishiyama
Father (segment "The Black Hair")
RA
Ranko Akagi
Mother (segment "The Black Hair")
FK
Fumie Kitahara
(segment "The Black Hair")
KM
Kappei Matsumoto
(segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
YI
Yoshiko Ieda
(segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
OT
Otome Tsukimiya
(segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
KT
Kenzō Tanaka
(segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
KN
Kiyoshi Nakano
(segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
TN
Tatsuya Nakadai
Minokichi (segment "The Woman of the Snow")
More from Michiyo Aratama · Lead actress
Niji wo Oru
1980
The Human Condition I: No Greater Love
1959 · 8.1
Shin Heike Monogatari
1972 · 7.3
The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity
1959 · 8.2
The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer
1961 · 8.4
Wind, Clouds, and Rainbow
1976 · 9.0
The End of Summer
1961 · 7.5
The Sword of Doom
1966 · 7.8
Chûshingura
1962 · 7.1
Three Faces of Love
1967 · 9.0
See all fromMichiyo Aratama
More from Rentaro Mikuni · Co-star actor
More from Masaki Kobayashi · Director
Harakiri
1962 · 8.5
The Human Condition I: No Greater Love
1959 · 8.1
The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity
1959 · 8.2
Samurai Rebellion
1967 · 8.2
The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer
1961 · 8.4
Tokyo Trial
1983 · 7.0
Fossil
1972
Beautiful Days
1955 · 6.9
The Inheritance
1962 · 7.3
Carmen Comes Home
1951 · 6.3
See all fromMasaki Kobayashi
More like this
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1981 · 5.9
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2017 · 6.7
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1989 · 6.0
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Tokyo Ghoul 'S'
2019 · 6.5
Ninja Scroll
1993 · 7.8
Kizumonogatari Part 1: Tekketsu
2016 · 7.7
Vampire Hunter D
1985 · 6.6
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2021 · 6.8
Versus
2000 · 6.2
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Kwaidan — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams Kwaidan?
Kwaidan is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.
Is Kwaidan on Netflix?
No, Kwaidan is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.
Is Kwaidan on Amazon Prime Video?
No, Kwaidan isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.
Where can I watch Kwaidan for free?
Kwaidan is available on Criterion Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.
