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The Drudgery Train

6.120121h 54mMovieDramaComedy

In this offbeat coming-of-age tale, a charming, rebellious high school dropout named Kanta befriends the kind, provincial Shoji. The two bring out the best in each other, each gaining confidence from their friendship - especially regarding…

DirectorNobuhiro Yamashita
WriterShinji Imaoka
ProducerHiroyuki Negishi

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Not available in United States
Streaming in 1 other country

The Drudgery Train 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 Nobuhiro Yamashita

MMMirai Moriyama
Mirai Moriyama
Kanta Kitamachi
KKKengo Kora
Kengo Kora
Shoji Kusakabe
AMAtsuko Maeda
Atsuko Maeda
Yasuko Sakurai
MSMakita Sports
Makita Sports
Iwao Takahashi
TTTomorowo Taguchi
Tomorowo Taguchi
Secondhand Bookstore Manager
MWMiwako Wagatsuma
Miwako Wagatsuma
Host of Squid Tempu Program
HS
Hiroshi Sato
Male Worker
MIMamiko Ito
Mamiko Ito
Sumiyo
TTTsutomu Takahashi
Tsutomu Takahashi
Kenji Maeno
SUShohei Uno
Shohei Uno
Man Soliciting Business
AN
Asaka Nakamura
Minako Uzawa
KT
Kouji Tsujimoto
Moderator of Squid Tempu Program

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The Drudgery Train — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Drudgery Train?

The Drudgery Train 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 The Drudgery Train on Netflix?

No, The Drudgery Train is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026.

Is The Drudgery Train on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Drudgery Train isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch The Drudgery Train for free?

The Drudgery Train 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 The Drudgery Train?

The Drudgery Train 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 September 1, 2012. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.