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Sugata Sanshiro

10.019772h 23mMovieDramaAction

The story of Sanshiro Sugata, a young man who wants to learn the new art of judo. A wise teacher reveals to Sanshiro that judo is not merely a means of combat nor a demonstration of physical skill, but an art which reveals the artist to himself.

DirectorKihachi Okamoto
WritersKihachi Okamoto·Yasuko Miyazaki
ProducerIchirō Ikeda

Where to watch

Not available in Canada
Streaming in 1 other country

Sugata Sanshiro 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 Kihachi Okamoto

TMTomokazu Miura
Tomokazu Miura
Sanshiro Sugata
KAKumiko Akiyoshi
Kumiko Akiyoshi
Otomi Murai
TNTatsuya Nakadai
Tatsuya Nakadai
Yano
ANAtsuo Nakamura
Atsuo Nakamura
Gennosuke Higaki
JCJirô Chiba
Jirô Chiba
Tesshin Higaki
HMHiroshi Miyauchi
Hiroshi Miyauchi
Gensaburo Higaki
AKAi Kanzaki
Ai Kanzaki
Takako Minamikoji
INIchirō Nakatani
Ichirō Nakatani
Saburo Monma
YAYuko Asano
Yuko Asano
Osumi Monma
MKMitsuko Kusabue
Mitsuko Kusabue
Osen
KKKyôko Kishida
Kyôko Kishida
Omon
KTKunie Tanaka
Kunie Tanaka
Yasuyoshi

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Sugata Sanshiro — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Sugata Sanshiro?

Sugata Sanshiro 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 Sugata Sanshiro on Netflix?

No, Sugata Sanshiro is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026.

Is Sugata Sanshiro on Amazon Prime Video?

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Where can I watch Sugata Sanshiro for free?

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