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The End of the Night

10.019531h 34mMovieDramaThriller

Walking home late one night, a down-on-his-luck sewage worker runs into a drunk businessman with a briefcase full of cash. His impulsive decision will lead to a long, dark night of the soul, while his lady love, a bar hostess, tries to cope with her sudden change of fortune.

DirectorSenkichi Taniguchi
WriterRyuzo Kikushima
ProducerSotoji Kimura

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Cast · Directed by Senkichi Taniguchi

RIRyō Ikebe
Ryō Ikebe
MOMariko Okada
Mariko Okada
TSTakashi Shimura
Takashi Shimura
KFKamatari Fujiwara
Kamatari Fujiwara
AMAiko Mimasu
Aiko Mimasu
SSSadako Sawamura
Sadako Sawamura
SMSachiko Murase
Sachiko Murase
FN
Fujio Nagahama
NHNoriko Honma
Noriko Honma
MSMasao Shimizu
Masao Shimizu

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The End of the Night — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The End of the Night?

The End of the Night isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is The End of the Night on Netflix?

No, The End of the Night is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is The End of the Night on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The End of the Night isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch The End of the Night for free?

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

What is the OTT release date for The End of the Night?

The End of the Night hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 27, 1953. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.