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Strain

20011h 16mMovie

Shingo Kusaka, the illegitimate brother of KUSAKA Group chairman Shunichiro Kusaka, is framed and sentenced to death by his own bloodline. Surviving the brink of death, Shingo erases his past and is reborn as a professional assassin—only to find himself hunted by an unknown enemy.

DirectorKazuo Iyoda
WriterMasahiro Hashimoto
ProducerMasashi Kitada

Where to watch

Not available in United States
Streaming in 1 other country

Strain 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 Kazuo Iyoda

Koji Matoba
Koji Matoba
Riki Takeuchi
Riki Takeuchi
Toshiya Nagasawa
Toshiya Nagasawa
Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi
Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi

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Strain — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Strain?

Strain 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 Strain on Netflix?

No, Strain is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026.

Is Strain on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Strain isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch Strain for free?

Strain isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Strain?

Strain hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 2, 2001. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is there a sequel to Strain?

Yes — Strain is followed by Strain 2 (2001) in the Strain Collection.

Is there a prequel to Strain?

Strain is the first film in the Strain Collection.

Is Strain part of a trilogy?

No — Strain is part of the Strain Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Strain Collection?

There are 2 films in the Strain Collection: Strain (2001) and Strain 2 (2001).