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Red Beard

8.219653h 5mMovieDrama

Aspiring to an easy job as personal physician to a wealthy family, Noboru Yasumoto is disappointed when his first post after medical school takes him to a small country clinic under the gruff doctor Red Beard. Yasumoto rebels in numerous…

DirectorAkira Kurosawa

WritersAkira Kurosawa·Hideo Oguni

ProducersRyuzo Kikushima·Tomoyuki Tanaka

Where to watch

Criterion Channel

Criterion Channel

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Akira Kurosawa

Toshirō Mifune

Toshirō Mifune

Dr. Kyojio Niide ("Red Beard")

Yūzō Kayama

Dr. Noboru Yasumoto

Tsutomu Yamazaki

Tsutomu Yamazaki

Reiko Dan

Miyuki Kuwano

Kyōko Kagawa

Madwoman ("The Mantis")

Tatsuyoshi Ehara

Tatsuyoshi Ehara

Terumi Niki

Akemi Negishi

Yoshitaka Zushi

Yoshitaka Zushi

Yoshio Tsuchiya

Yoshio Tsuchiya

Dr. Handayû Mori

Eijirō Tōno

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Red Beard — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Red Beard?

Red Beard is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Red Beard on Netflix?

No, Red Beard is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Red Beard on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Red Beard for free?

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