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Red Beard

8.219653h 5mMovieDrama

Aspiring to an easy job as personal physician to a wealthy family, Noboru Yasumoto is disappointed when his first post after medical school takes him to a small country clinic under the gruff doctor Red Beard. Yasumoto rebels in numerous…

DirectorAkira Kurosawa
WritersMasato Ide·Hideo Oguni
ProducersTomoyuki Tanaka·Ryuzo Kikushima

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Cast · Directed by Akira Kurosawa

Toshirō Mifune
Toshirō Mifune
Dr. Kyojio Niide ("Red Beard")
Yūzō Kayama
Yūzō Kayama
Dr. Noboru Yasumoto
Tsutomu Yamazaki
Tsutomu Yamazaki
Sahachi
Reiko Dan
Reiko Dan
Osugi
Miyuki Kuwano
Miyuki Kuwano
Onaka
Kyōko Kagawa
Kyōko Kagawa
Madwoman ("The Mantis")
Tatsuyoshi Ehara
Tatsuyoshi Ehara
Genzô Tsugawa
Terumi Niki
Terumi Niki
Otoyo
Akemi Negishi
Akemi Negishi
Okuni
Yoshitaka Zushi
Yoshitaka Zushi
Chobo
Yoshio Tsuchiya
Yoshio Tsuchiya
Dr. Handayû Mori
Eijirō Tōno
Eijirō Tōno
Goheiji

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Red Beard — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Red Beard?

Red Beard is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Red Beard on Netflix?

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

Is Red Beard on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Red Beard isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on HBO Max and Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch Red Beard for free?

Red Beard 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.