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Lightning

7.319521h 27mMovieDrama

The story of Kiyoko, a young woman who has successfully managed to make a break with her dysfunctional family who have been trying to arrange a marriage for her with a disagreeable man whom she has rejected.

DirectorMikio Naruse
WriterSumie Tanaka

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Not available in United States
Streaming in 1 other country

Lightning 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 Mikio Naruse

HTHideko Takamine
Hideko Takamine
Kiyoko
MMMitsuko Miura
Mitsuko Miura
Mitsuko
KKKyōko Kagawa
Kyōko Kagawa
Tsubomi
CMChieko Murata
Chieko Murata
Nuiko
JNJun Negami
Jun Negami
Shuzo
EOEitarō Ozawa
Eitarō Ozawa
Tsunakichi
KUKumeko Urabe
Kumeko Urabe
Osei
CNChieko Nakakita
Chieko Nakakita
Ritsu
HTHisako Takihana
Hisako Takihana
Tome
KUKenjiro Uemura
Kenjiro Uemura
Ryuzo
MS
Mariko Sugioka
Katsura
OM
Osamu Maruyama
Kasuke

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More from Mitsuko Miura · Co-star actress

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More from Mikio Naruse · Director

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Lightning — streaming FAQ

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Lightning 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 Lightning on Netflix?

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

Is Lightning on Amazon Prime Video?

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