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The Demon

6.519781h 50mMovieDramaCrime

When Sokichi stops providing his long-time lover Kikuyo enough money to pay for the care of their three young children, Kikuyo leaves the children with Sokichi - and his very surprised and angry wife Oume - and disappears.

DirectorYoshitarō Nomura
WritersMasato Ide·Seicho Matsumoto
ProducerYoshitarō Nomura

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

Cast · Directed by Yoshitarō Nomura

KOKen Ogata
Ken Ogata
Sokichi Takeshita
SIShima Iwashita
Shima Iwashita
Oume
MOMayumi Ogawa
Mayumi Ogawa
Kikuyo
HI
Hiroki Iwase
Riichi
MY
Miyuki Yoshizawa
Yoshiko
JI
Jun Ishii
Shôichi
JHJun Hamamura
Jun Hamamura
Welfare Official
KKKeizo Kanie
Keizo Kanie
Akutsu
YKYoshi Katō
Yoshi Katō
Doctor
MSMizuho Suzuki
Mizuho Suzuki
Detective
NMNoboru Mitani
Noboru Mitani
Train Ticket Inspector
SS
Seiichi Suzuki
Detective

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The Demon — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Demon?

The Demon is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Demon on Netflix?

No, The Demon is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is The Demon on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Demon for free?

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