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Dearest

6.720121h 51mPGMovieDrama

The posthumous wish of Eiji's wife is for her ashes to be scattered in the ocean near her hometown. Eiji also learns that his wife letter for him at the post office before she died.

DirectorYasuo Furuhata

WriterTakeshi Aoshima

ProducersYoshihiro Sato·Jun'ichi Shindô

Where to watch

Netflix

U-NEXT

Netflix Standard with Ads

Netflix Standard with Ads

Availability shown for Japan · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Yasuo Furuhata

Ken Takakura

Yuko Tanaka

Koichi Sato

Tsuyoshi Kusanagi

Tsuyoshi Kusanagi

Kimiko Yo

Tamiko Hamasaki

Haruka Ayase

Takeshi Kitano

Tadanobu Asano

Mieko Harada

Kumiko Tsukamoto

Kyōzō Nagatsuka

Kyōzō Nagatsuka

Kazuo Tsukamoto

Takashi Okamura

Takashi Okamura

Hideji Ōtaki

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Dearest — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Dearest?

Dearest is streaming on Netflix, U-NEXT and Netflix Standard in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Dearest on Netflix?

Yes — Dearest is available on Netflix in Japan as of August 2026.

Is Dearest on Amazon Prime Video?

Dearest isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Japan, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Dearest for free?

Dearest is available on Netflix and U-NEXT in Japan, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.