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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by countryCast · Directed by Masaki Kobayashi
MA
Michiyo Aratama
First Wife (segment "The Black Hair")
RM
Rentaro Mikuni
Husband (segment "The Black Hair")
MW
Misako Watanabe
Second Wife (segment "The Black Hair")
KI
Kenjirō Ishiyama
Father (segment "The Black Hair")
RA
Ranko Akagi
Mother (segment "The Black Hair")
FK
Fumie Kitahara
(segment "The Black Hair")
KM
Kappei Matsumoto
(segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
YI
Yoshiko Ieda
(segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
OT
Otome Tsukimiya
(segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
KT
Kenzō Tanaka
(segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
KN
Kiyoshi Nakano
(segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
TN
Tatsuya Nakadai
Minokichi (segment "The Woman of the Snow")
More from Michiyo Aratama · Lead actress
Niji wo Oru
1980
Shin Heike Monogatari
1972 · 7.3
Wind, Clouds, and Rainbow
1976 · 9.0
The Human Condition I: No Greater Love
1959 · 8.2
The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity
1959 · 8.2
The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer
1961 · 8.4
The End of Summer
1961 · 7.5
The Sword of Doom
1966 · 7.8
Chûshingura
1962 · 7.1
Faraway Man
1957
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More from Rentaro Mikuni · Co-star actor
More from Masaki Kobayashi · Director
Harakiri
1962 · 8.5
The Human Condition I: No Greater Love
1959 · 8.2
The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity
1959 · 8.2
The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer
1961 · 8.4
Samurai Rebellion
1967 · 8.2
Fossil
1972
Carmen Comes Home
1951 · 6.3
Inn of Evil
1971 · 6.3
Sincere Heart
1953 · 6.5
The Empty Table
1985 · 6.9
See all fromMasaki Kobayashi
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2017 · 6.7
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1981 · 5.8
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1993 · 7.8
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X
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Kwaidan — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams Kwaidan?
Kwaidan is streaming on HBO Max, Criterion Channel and TCM in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.
Is Kwaidan on Netflix?
No, Kwaidan is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on HBO Max and Criterion Channel.
Is Kwaidan on Amazon Prime Video?
Kwaidan 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 Kwaidan for free?
Kwaidan is available on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.
