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The Funeral

7.219842h 5mMovieComedyDrama

When Wabisuke's father-in-law unexpectedly dies, the family goes through a series of random events and occurrences as the funeral unfolds over three days in their home.

DirectorJūzō Itami
WriterJūzō Itami
ProducersYasushi Tamaoki·Yutaka Okada

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

Cast · Directed by Jūzō Itami

TYTsutomu Yamazaki
Tsutomu Yamazaki
Wabisuke Inoue
NMNobuko Miyamoto
Nobuko Miyamoto
Chizuko Amamiya
KSKin Sugai
Kin Sugai
Kikue Amamiya
HŌHideji Ōtaki
Hideji Ōtaki
Shinkichi Amamiya
IBIsao Bitō
Isao Bitō
Shigeru
MEMidori Ebina
Midori Ebina
Kiyo
NENekohachi Edoya
Nekohachi Edoya
Ebihara
KFKamatari Fujiwara
Kamatari Fujiwara
Small Old Man
HF
Hideo Fukuhara
TV Studio Guard
HF
Hiroko Futaba
Shokichi's Wife
MI
Manpei Ikeuchi
Jiro
YI
Yosui Inoue
Telegram Deliverer

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The Funeral — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Funeral?

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

Is The Funeral on Netflix?

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

Is The Funeral on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Funeral for free?

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