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The Pillow Book

6.319952h 6m18AMovieDramaRomance

Nagiko has a fetish for calligraphy on the human body and meets her ideal soulmate Jerome, an English translator sent to Japan. However, once Nagiko's father's gay publisher rejoins the scene, the story is overtaken by treachery and bloodlust.

DirectorPeter Greenaway
WritersSei Shonagon·Peter Greenaway
ProducersKees Kasander·Terry Glinwood

Where to watch

Not available in Canada
Streaming in 9 other countries

The Pillow Book isn't on any streaming service in Canada right now, but it's available in Austria, France, Germany, Guernsey and 5 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Peter Greenaway

VWVivian Wu
Vivian Wu
Nagiko
YOYoshi Oida
Yoshi Oida
The Publisher
KOKen Ogata
Ken Ogata
The Father
HYHideko Yoshida
Hideko Yoshida
The Aunt / The Maid
EMEwan McGregor
Ewan McGregor
Jerome
YH
Yutaka Honda
Hoki
JOJudy Ongg
Judy Ongg
The Mother
KMKen Mitsuishi
Ken Mitsuishi
The Husband
BLBarbara Lott
Barbara Lott
Jerome's Mother
LLLynne Langdon
Lynne Langdon
Jerome's sister
RGRonald Guttman
Ronald Guttman
Calligrapher
SCSamuel Leung Cheuk-moon
Samuel Leung Cheuk-moon

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The Pillow Book — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Pillow Book?

The Pillow Book isn't on any streaming service in Canada yet, but it's available in Austria, Switzerland and Germany and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Pillow Book on Netflix?

No, The Pillow Book is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026.

Is The Pillow Book on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Pillow Book for free?

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

Is The Pillow Book based on a true story?

Yes — The Pillow Book is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).