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Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire

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Story of Rikidozan, a sumo wrestler who can only achieve limited success in Japan because he's half Korean. But when Rikidozan goes to the United States and discovers professional wrestling, he becomes a hero back home.

DirectorSong Hae-sung
WriterSong Hae-sung
ProducersNoh Jong-yun·Kim Sun-ah

Where to watch

Not available in United States
Streaming in 3 other countries

Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Song Hae-sung

SKSul Kyung-gu
Sul Kyung-gu
Rikidozan
MNMiki Nakatani
Miki Nakatani
Aya
TFTatsuya Fuji
Tatsuya Fuji
Takeo Kanno
MHMasato Hagiwara
Masato Hagiwara
Yuzuru Yoshimachi
MFMasakatsu Funaki
Masakatsu Funaki
Imura Mashahiko
SHShinya Hashimoto
Shinya Hashimoto
Higashinami
KMKeiji Mutō
Keiji Mutō
Harold Sakata
MP
Mike Polchlopek
Ben Sharpe
JRJames Rocha
James Rocha
'Iron' Mike Sharpe
JAJun Akiyama
Jun Akiyama
Kokichi Endo
RRRob Rechsteiner
Rob Rechsteiner
Wrestler
DDenden
Denden
Showman

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Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire?

Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire on Netflix?

No, Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.

Is Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire for free?

Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire based on a true story?

Yes — Rikidozan: A Hero Extraordinaire is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).