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The Petrified Forest

6.319731h 58mMovieCrimeDrama

Troubled medical student Haruo navigates a toxic relationship with his mother and a dangerous affair with former classmate Eiko, leading to a murder plot involving a potent poison.

DirectorMasahiro Shinoda
WriterNobuo Yamada
ProducerTomohiro Kaiyama

Where to watch

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

Cast · Directed by Masahiro Shinoda

KHKenichi Hagiwara
Kenichi Hagiwara
SIShima Iwashita
Shima Iwashita
TKTakeshi Kusaka
Takeshi Kusaka
SNSayoko Ninomiya
Sayoko Ninomiya
HSHaruko Sugimura
Haruko Sugimura
AT
Akio Tanaka
MYMasako Yagi
Masako Yagi
IK
Ippei Kawashima
THTorahiko Hamada
Torahiko Hamada
HM
Hiroshi Mizushima
MHMasami Horiuchi
Masami Horiuchi
亀
亀田秀紀

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The Petrified Forest — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Petrified Forest?

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

Is The Petrified Forest on Netflix?

No, The Petrified Forest is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is The Petrified Forest on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Petrified Forest for free?

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