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Sincere Heart

6.519531h 35mMovieDramaRomance

A young student falls for an invalid girl, whom he can only see from afar.

DirectorMasaki Kobayashi
WriterKeisuke Kinoshita
ProducerKôzô Kubo

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Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Masaki Kobayashi

KTKinuyo Tanaka
Kinuyo Tanaka
Kuniko
KTKeiko Tsushima
Keiko Tsushima
Kiyoko Nonomiya
TTTeiji Takahashi
Teiji Takahashi
Keiichi Yajima
AIAkira Ishihama
Akira Ishihama
Hiroshi
TMTatsuya Mihashi
Tatsuya Mihashi
Tôru Shimura
KAKeiko Awaji
Keiko Awaji
Midori
HNHitomi Nozoe
Hitomi Nozoe
FSFujio Suga
Fujio Suga
Hachirô Sakamoto
ET
Eiko Takamatsu
RM
Reiko Minakami
KSKoreya Senda
Koreya Senda
Yûzô Ariga
CHChieko Higashiyama
Chieko Higashiyama
Ichi

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Sincere Heart — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Sincere Heart?

Sincere Heart is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Sincere Heart on Netflix?

No, Sincere Heart is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Sincere Heart on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Sincere Heart for free?

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