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Kukai

9.519842h 59mMovieHistoryDrama

The life and times of Kûkai, a Japanese monk who studies Esoteric Buddhism in the far reaches of India, China and Tibet, then uses their combined influence to establish the Shingon school during the Heian period in early 9th Century AD.

DirectorJunya Satō
WriterAkira Hayasaka
ProducerSunao Sakagami

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Not available in United States
Streaming in 2 other countries

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

Cast · Directed by Junya Satō

KKKinya Kitaoji
Kinya Kitaoji
Kukai
MOMayumi Ogawa
Mayumi Ogawa
KNKō Nishimura
Kō Nishimura
HMHideo Murota
Hideo Murota
HMHisaya Morishige
Hisaya Morishige
TSTeruhiko Saigō
Teruhiko Saigō
KN
Katsuo Nakamura
KSKimie Shingyoji
Kimie Shingyoji
TTTetsuro Tamba
Tetsuro Tamba

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Kukai — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Kukai?

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

Is Kukai on Netflix?

No, Kukai is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.

Is Kukai on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Kukai for free?

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

Is Kukai based on a true story?

Yes — Kukai is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).