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Phoenix

6.419471h 22mMovieRomanceDrama

A Japanese war widow recalls her love affair with her deceased husband.

DirectorKeisuke Kinoshita
WriterKeisuke Kinoshita
ProducerTakashi Koide

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Cast · Directed by Keisuke Kinoshita

KTKinuyo Tanaka
Kinuyo Tanaka
Sayoko Aihara
KSKeiji Sada
Keiji Sada
Shinichi Yasaka
IKIsamu Kosugi
Isamu Kosugi
Hiroya Yasaka
TTToyo Takahashi
Toyo Takahashi
Moto Yasaka
AYAkira Yamanouchi
Akira Yamanouchi
Yuji Yasaka
TK
Tamotsu Kawasaki
Hiroshi Aihara
ET
Eiko Takamatsu
Old housekeeper
FMFuyuki Murakami
Fuyuki Murakami
Eizô
RM
Reiko Mizuki
HH
Hajime Hamano
Saburô Yasaka
FO
Fujiko Osafune
Yasuko Yasaka (as Tsujiyo Osafune)
NÔ
Norio Ôtsuka
Takeshi Yasaka

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More from Keiji Sada · Co-star actor

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More from Keisuke Kinoshita · Director

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1969
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1963 · 6.2
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1988 · 5.5
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Port of Flowers
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1943 · 7.0
Farewell to Dream
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1956 · 7.1
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Phoenix — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Phoenix?

Phoenix is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Phoenix on Netflix?

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

Is Phoenix on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Phoenix isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

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Phoenix is available on Criterion Channel in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.