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The Chicken

5.5202014mMovieDrama

On an unseasonably hot day in November, Hiro, a Japanese immigrant in New York City, decides to butcher a live chicken for dinner. While showing his visiting cousin Kei around, the pair encounter a medical emergency on the street. After…

DirectorNeo Sora
WriterNeo Sora
ProducersJane Ji·Albert Tholen

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Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Neo Sora

JSJunshin Soga
Junshin Soga
Hiro
TNTaiju Nakane
Taiju Nakane
Kei
SSSandra Maren Schneider
Sandra Maren Schneider
Anna
ACAlan Chen
Alan Chen
CJ
JRJordan Rodriguez
Jordan Rodriguez
First Cop
FK
Florian Koenigsberger
Second Cop
KKKenta Koga
Kenta Koga
Barista
NB
Nuuria Berg
Cafe Patron
DW
Daniel Witkin
Cafe Patron
KE
Karin Elgai
Cafe Patron
CGCharlie Gillette
Charlie Gillette
Cafe Patron
GLGeoff Lee
Geoff Lee
Q

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The Chicken — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Chicken?

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

Is The Chicken on Netflix?

No, The Chicken is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is The Chicken on Amazon Prime Video?

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

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