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School Wars: Hero

20041h 58mMovieDrama

Set in the mid-1970s, the film is based on the true story of Yoshiharu Yamaguchi, a teacher and former Japanese international rugby union player, who turned-around a failing high school in Kyoto, giving special attention to the rugby team,…

DirectorIkuo Sekimoto
WritersToshimichi Saeki·Ritsu Yamada
ProducerKazunari Hashiguchi

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Cast · Directed by Ikuo Sekimoto

S
Shôei
Shuji Yamagami
EWEmi Wakui
Emi Wakui
Etsuko Yamagami
AUAsahi Uchida
Asahi Uchida
SKSayaka Kanda
Sayaka Kanda
Michiyo
KKKatsuya Kobayashi
Katsuya Kobayashi
TYTomohisa Yuge
Tomohisa Yuge
HOHiroyuki Onoue
Hiroyuki Onoue
TN
Tsuyoshi Nakagawa
RNReiji Nakagawa
Reiji Nakagawa
HM
Hanako Miyagawa
KHKanpei Hazama
Kanpei Hazama
KSKōtarō Satomi
Kōtarō Satomi
Akihiko Kambayashi

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School Wars: Hero — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams School Wars: Hero?

School Wars: Hero isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is School Wars: Hero on Netflix?

No, School Wars: Hero is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is School Wars: Hero on Amazon Prime Video?

No, School Wars: Hero isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch School Wars: Hero for free?

School Wars: Hero 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 School Wars: Hero?

School Wars: Hero hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 6, 2004. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.