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Apostasy

6.019481h 39mMovieDrama

In the Meiji period, a schoolteacher tries to hide his lower-class upbringing as he supports a visiting liberal intellectual.

DirectorKeisuke Kinoshita

WriterEijiro Hisaita

ProducerKōichirō Ogura

Where to watch

Criterion Channel

Criterion Channel

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Keisuke Kinoshita

Ryō Ikebe

Yōko Katsuragi

Yōko Katsuragi

Osamu Takizawa

Tatsutarô Inoko

Jūkichi Uno

Ginnosuke Tsuchiya

Masao Shimizu

Yoshi Katō

Eitarō Ozawa

Eijirō Tōno

Kappei Matsumoto

(as Kiyoshi Nagata)

Chieko Higashiyama

Chieko Higashiyama

Sachiko Murase

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Apostasy — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Apostasy?

Apostasy is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Apostasy on Netflix?

No, Apostasy is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Apostasy on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Apostasy isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch Apostasy for free?

Apostasy is available on Criterion Channel in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.