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Sweet Bean

7.520151h 53mMovieDrama

The master of a dorayaki pastry store hires a 76-year-old woman whose talents attract customers from all over. But she's hiding a troubling secret. Life's joys are found in the little details, and no matter what may be weighing you down, everyone loves a good pastry.

DirectorNaomi Kawase
WriterNaomi Kawase
ProducersKoichiro Fukushima·Yoshihito Oyama

Where to watch

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Naomi Kawase

KKKirin Kiki
Kirin Kiki
Tokue
MNMasatoshi Nagase
Masatoshi Nagase
Sentaro
KUKyara Uchida
Kyara Uchida
Wakana
MMMiki Mizuno
Miki Mizuno
Wakana's Mother
EIEtsuko Ichihara
Etsuko Ichihara
Yoshiko
MAMiyoko Asada
Miyoko Asada
Shop Owner's Wife
TNTaiga Nakano
Taiga Nakano
Yohei
WK
Wakato Kanematsu
Wakato
SSaki
Saki
Middle School Girl
MT
Miu Takeuchi
Middle School Girl
YM
Yurie Murata
Middle School Girl

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Sweet Bean — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Sweet Bean?

Sweet Bean isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Pijama Films. It's not on Netflix.

Is Sweet Bean on Netflix?

No, Sweet Bean is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Pijama Films.

Is Sweet Bean on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Sweet Bean for free?

Sweet Bean isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Pijama Films.