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Cast · Directed by Yasujirō Ozu
CR
Chishū Ryū
Shuhei Horikawa
SS
Shūji Sano
Ryohei Horikawa
HT
Haruhiko Tsuda
Young Ryohei
SS
Shin Saburi
Yasutaro Kurokawa
TS
Takeshi Sakamoto
Makoto Hirata
MM
Mitsuko Mito
Fumi
SH
Shinichi Himori
Minoru Uchida
SN
Seiji Nishimura
Priest
RT
Reikō Tani
Teacher of Chinese Literature
KK
Kanji Kawara
Teacher of Junior High School
YK
Yûsuke Kurata
Teacher of Junior High School
KM
Kenichi Miyajima
Company Employee
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There Was a Father — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams There Was a Father?
There Was a Father is streaming on Criterion Channel and Plex in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.
Is There Was a Father on Netflix?
No, There Was a Father is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel and Plex.
Is There Was a Father on Amazon Prime Video?
No, There Was a Father isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel and Plex instead.
Where can I watch There Was a Father for free?
There Was a Father is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in Canada.
