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I Was a Simple Man

6.120211h 40mMovieDrama

A ghost story set in the pastoral countryside of the north shore of O‘ahu telling the story of an elderly man facing the end of his life, visited by the ghosts of his past.

DirectorChristopher Makoto Yogi
WriterChristopher Makoto Yogi
ProducersSarah S. Kim·Ken Whitney

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Cast · Directed by Christopher Makoto Yogi

SI
Steve Iwamoto
Masao Matsuyoshi
CWConstance Wu
Constance Wu
Grace
TCTim Chiou
Tim Chiou
Adult Masao
KGKanoa Goo
Kanoa Goo
Gavin
CH
Chanel Akiko Hirai
Kati
HCHau'oli Carr
Hau'oli Carr
Ashley
NLNelson Lee
Nelson Lee
Mark
KKKyle Kosaki
Kyle Kosaki
Young Masao
BJ
Boonyanudh Jiyarom
Young Grace
AB
Alexa Bodden
Young Kati
AHAlex Zhang Hungtai
Alex Zhang Hungtai
Jimmie
AMAkiko Masuda
Akiko Masuda
Akiko

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2011
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a still place
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I Was a Simple Man — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams I Was a Simple Man?

I Was a Simple Man is streaming on MUBI, Strand Releasing and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is I Was a Simple Man on Netflix?

No, I Was a Simple Man is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on MUBI and Strand Releasing.

Is I Was a Simple Man on Amazon Prime Video?

I Was a Simple Man isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch I Was a Simple Man for free?

I Was a Simple Man is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Tubi TV in United States.