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The Catch

6.719832h 21mMovieDrama

A young man tries to overcome the hostility of his girlfriend's father, a tuna fisherman, by getting the father to teach him the trade's secrets.

DirectorShinji Sōmai
WriterYōzō Tanaka
ProducersHideshi Miyajima·Kanji Nakagawa

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Not available in Canada
Streaming in 1 other country

The Catch 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 Shinji Sōmai

KOKen Ogata
Ken Ogata
Fusajiro
MNMasako Natsume
Masako Natsume
Tokiko
KSKoichi Sato
Koichi Sato
Shunichi
TSTappei Shimokawa
Tappei Shimokawa
Asami
SYShigeru Yazaki
Shigeru Yazaki
Shinichi
MTMinori Terada
Minori Terada
Fisherman
RKRyô Kinomoto
Ryô Kinomoto
Fisherman
MI
Masato Ise
YI
Yuhei Ito
NK
Nodoka Kawai
SI
Shinji Ishikawa
LK
Leonard Kuma
Kumagai

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The Catch — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Catch?

The Catch 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 The Catch on Netflix?

No, The Catch is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The Catch on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Catch isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The Catch for free?

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