Where to watch
Not available in United States
Streaming in 1 other country
The Emperor in August 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 Masato Harada
KY
Koji Yakusho
General Korechika Anami
MM
Masahiro Motoki
Emperor Showa
TM
Tori Matsuzaka
Major Kenji Hatanaka
ST
Shinichi Tsutsumi
Chief Secretary Hisatsune Sakomizu
TY
Tsutomu Yamazaki
Prime Minister Kantaro Suzuki
KY
Kenichi Yajima
Naidaijin Kōichi Kido
IN
Ikuji Nakamura
Admiral Mitsumasa Yonai
KY
Kazuhiro Yamaji
Tōji Yasui
AM
Akaji Maro
Admiral Hisanori Fujita
YI
Yuki Ikenobō
Empress Kōjun
SN
Shû Nakajima
General Hideki Tojo
YO
Yasumasa Oba
Lieutenant Colonel Masataka Ida
More from Koji Yakusho · Lead actor
More from Masahiro Motoki · Co-star actor
More from Masato Harada · Director
More like this
Isoroku Yamamoto, the Commander-in-Chief of the Combined Fleet
2011 · 6.4
Rurouni Kenshin Part I: Origins
2012 · 7.5
Fires on the Plain
1959 · 7.6
Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence
1983 · 7.3
Taboo
1999 · 6.6
Black Rain
1989 · 7.6
Kagemusha
1980 · 7.8
In This Corner of the World
2016 · 7.9
The Human Condition I: No Greater Love
1959 · 8.2
The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer
1961 · 8.4
The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity
1959 · 8.2
Barefoot Gen
1983 · 7.6
The Emperor in August — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams The Emperor in August?
The Emperor in August 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 Emperor in August on Netflix?
No, The Emperor in August is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026.
Is The Emperor in August on Amazon Prime Video?
No, The Emperor in August isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.
Where can I watch The Emperor in August for free?
The Emperor in August isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.
