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Onibaba

7.719641h 45mMovieHorror

While her son, Kichi, is away at war, a woman and her daughter-in-law survive by killing samurai who stray into their swamp, then selling whatever valuables they find. Both are devastated when they learn that Kichi has died, but his wife…

DirectorKaneto Shindō
WriterKaneto Shindō
ProducersTamotsu Minato·Hisao Itoya

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Cast · Directed by Kaneto Shindō

NONobuko Otowa
Nobuko Otowa
Woman
JYJitsuko Yoshimura
Jitsuko Yoshimura
Young Woman
KSKei Satō
Kei Satō
Hachi
JUJūkichi Uno
Jūkichi Uno
The Samurai
TTTaiji Tonoyama
Taiji Tonoyama
Ushi
SM
Someshō Matsumoto
Runaway Warrior
KK
Kentarô Kaji
Runaway Warrior
FTFudeko Tanaka
Fudeko Tanaka
Old Woman
HY
Hiroyoshi Yamaguchi
Horse Riding Samurai
HTHiroshi Tanaka
Hiroshi Tanaka
Horse Riding Samurai
KUKanzō Uni
Kanzō Uni
Horse Riding Samurai
HA
Hosui Araya
Ushi's Follower

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Onibaba — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Onibaba?

Onibaba is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Onibaba on Netflix?

No, Onibaba is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on HBO Max and Criterion Channel.

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

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Onibaba 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.