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Nichiren

7.019792h 21mMovieHistoryDrama

An epic drama about Nichiren's life. Nichiren was a Buddhist monk who lived for 60 years during the Kamakura period (1185-1333) in Japan. Nichiren taught devotion to the Lotus Sutra as the exclusive means to attain enlightenment. Because…

DirectorNoboru Nakamura
WriterNoboru Nakamura

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Cast · Directed by Noboru Nakamura

KNKinnosuke Nakamura
Kinnosuke Nakamura
TTTetsuro Tamba
Tetsuro Tamba
KMKeiko Matsuzaka
Keiko Matsuzaka
TTTakahiro Tamura
Takahiro Tamura
KTKunie Tanaka
Kunie Tanaka
KN
Katsuo Nakamura
MI
Matagoro Nakamura III
KKKyôko Kishida
Kyôko Kishida
HMHiroki Matsukata
Hiroki Matsukata
TNToshiyuki Nagashima
Toshiyuki Nagashima

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Nichiren — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Nichiren?

Nichiren isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Nichiren on Netflix?

No, Nichiren is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Nichiren on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Nichiren isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Nichiren for free?

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

What is the OTT release date for Nichiren?

Nichiren hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around April 28, 1979. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is Nichiren based on a true story?

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