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Lear on the Shore

6.420171h 45mMovieDrama

Chokichi Kuwahata was once a leading actor, but he is ravaged by dementia and old age now. His daughter and the men in her life go against his wishes and place him in a retirement home. He slips away one day and meets another offspring from a different union.

DirectorMasahiro Kobayashi
WriterMasahiro Kobayashi
ProducersMasahiro Kobayashi·Tomoyuki Miyagawa

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Streaming in 1 other country

Lear on the Shore 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 Masahiro Kobayashi

TNTatsuya Nakadai
Tatsuya Nakadai
Kuwahata Chokichi
HAHiroshi Abe
Hiroshi Abe
Yukio
HKHaru Kuroki
Haru Kuroki
Nobuko
MHMieko Harada
Mieko Harada
Yukiko
KKKaoru Kobayashi
Kaoru Kobayashi

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Lear on the Shore — streaming FAQ

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No, Lear on the Shore is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.

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