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Distant Thunder

6.819812h 15mMovieRomanceDrama

A young man living on growing tomatoes in a greenhouse in a residential area. Tomato cultivation is as doomed as his personal life where he tries to keep alive his romance with the eccentric Kaede and parents selected fiancee Ayako.

DirectorKichitaro Negishi
WriterHaruhiko Arai

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Not available in United States
Streaming in 1 other country

Distant Thunder isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Kichitaro Negishi

Toshiyuki Nagashima
Toshiyuki Nagashima
Mitsuo Wada
Johnny Ohkura
Johnny Ohkura
Hirotsugu Nakamori
Eri Ishida
Eri Ishida
Ayako Hanamori
Casey Takamine
Casey Takamine
Father of Mitsuo
Reiko Nanao
Reiko Nanao
Mother of Mitsuo
Izumi Hara
Izumi Hara
Grandmother of Mitsuo
Yumiko Fujita
Yumiko Fujita
Chii
Keizo Kanie
Keizo Kanie
Husband of Kaede
Akira Takahashi
Akira Takahashi
Father of Ayako
Akemi Negishi
Akemi Negishi
Mother of Hirotsugu
Eri Kanuma
Eri Kanuma
Toshie Wada
Jun Etoh
Jun Etoh
Office worker

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Distant Thunder — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Distant Thunder?

Distant Thunder isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Distant Thunder on Netflix?

No, Distant Thunder is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026.

Is Distant Thunder on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Distant Thunder isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch Distant Thunder for free?

Distant Thunder isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Distant Thunder?

Distant Thunder hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 11, 1981. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.