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Benkei

10.019972h 26mMovieDramaHistoryTV Movie

At the end of the Heian period, Musashibo Benkei, a warrior monk who hated the Heike clan, was humiliated by his fellow monks and left the mountain monastery. Soon, Benkei competes with the Heike warriors on the Gojo Bridge in Kyoto and…

DirectorAkira Inoue
WriterMotomu Furuta

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Cast · Directed by Akira Inoue

KMKen Matsudaira
Ken Matsudaira
KSKōtarō Satomi
Kōtarō Satomi
MFMakoto Fujita
Makoto Fujita
KNKazuhiko Nishimura
Kazuhiko Nishimura
NANarimi Arimori
Narimi Arimori
AHAkiko Hinagata
Akiko Hinagata
YMYoko Minamino
Yoko Minamino
SKSayuri Kokusho
Sayuri Kokusho

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Benkei — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Benkei?

Benkei isn't streaming anywhere in India yet.

Is Benkei on Netflix?

No, Benkei is not on Netflix in India as of November 2026.

Is Benkei on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Benkei isn't on Amazon Prime Video in India right now.

Where can I watch Benkei for free?

Benkei isn't streaming in India yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Benkei?

Benkei hasn't started streaming in India yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 22, 1997. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.