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Lear on the Shore

6.420171h 45mMovieDrama

Chokichi Kuwahata was once a leading actor, but he is ravaged by dementia and old age now. His daughter and the men in her life go against his wishes and place him in a retirement home. He slips away one day and meets another offspring from a different union.

DirectorMasahiro Kobayashi
WriterMasahiro Kobayashi
ProducersShigemichi Sugita·Tomoyuki Miyagawa

Where to watch

Not available in Canada
Streaming in 1 other country

Lear on the Shore isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Masahiro Kobayashi

TNTatsuya Nakadai
Tatsuya Nakadai
Kuwahata Chokichi
HAHiroshi Abe
Hiroshi Abe
Yukio
HKHaru Kuroki
Haru Kuroki
Nobuko
MHMieko Harada
Mieko Harada
Yukiko
KKKaoru Kobayashi
Kaoru Kobayashi

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Lear on the Shore — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Lear on the Shore?

Lear on the Shore isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Lear on the Shore on Netflix?

No, Lear on the Shore is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is Lear on the Shore on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Lear on the Shore isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Lear on the Shore for free?

Lear on the Shore isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.