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Sweet Bean

7.520151h 53mMovieDrama

The master of a dorayaki pastry store hires a 76-year-old woman whose talents attract customers from all over. But she's hiding a troubling secret. Life's joys are found in the little details, and no matter what may be weighing you down, everyone loves a good pastry.

DirectorNaomi Kawase
WriterNaomi Kawase
ProducersKoichiro Fukushima·Yoshihito Oyama

Where to watch

Kino Film CollectionKino Film CollectionKanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Naomi Kawase

KKKirin Kiki
Kirin Kiki
Tokue
MNMasatoshi Nagase
Masatoshi Nagase
Sentaro
KUKyara Uchida
Kyara Uchida
Wakana
MMMiki Mizuno
Miki Mizuno
Wakana's Mother
EIEtsuko Ichihara
Etsuko Ichihara
Yoshiko
MAMiyoko Asada
Miyoko Asada
Shop Owner's Wife
TNTaiga Nakano
Taiga Nakano
Yohei
WK
Wakato Kanematsu
Wakato
SSaki
Saki
Middle School Girl
MT
Miu Takeuchi
Middle School Girl
YM
Yurie Murata
Middle School Girl

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Sweet Bean — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Sweet Bean?

Sweet Bean is streaming on Kino Film Collection and Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Sweet Bean on Netflix?

No, Sweet Bean is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kino Film Collection and Kanopy.

Is Sweet Bean on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Sweet Bean for free?

Sweet Bean is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.