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The Firefly

7.520011h 54mMovieDrama

Shūji Yamaoka was a suicide pilot during the war who somehow survived Japan's surrender. After decades of working as a fisherman in Kumamoto, a provincial seaside city in southern Kyushu, Yamaoka remains reluctant to discuss his wartime…

DirectorYasuo Furuhata

WritersYasuo Furuhata·Yo Takeyama

Producers石川通生·浅附明子

Where to watch

Not available in United States

Streaming in 2 other countries

The Firefly isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Japan, South Korea. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Yasuo Furuhata

Ken Takakura

Yuko Tanaka

Isao Natsuyagi

Ryuji Harada

Takami Mizuhashi

Takami Mizuhashi

Ayako Kobayashi

Ayako Kobayashi

Kiichi Nakai

Hisashi Igawa

Tomoko Naraoka

Nenji Kobayashi

Nenji Kobayashi

Renji Ishibashi

Renji Ishibashi

Yukiyoshi Ozawa

Yukiyoshi Ozawa

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The Firefly — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Firefly?

The Firefly isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in Japan and South Korea. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Firefly on Netflix?

No, The Firefly is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.

Is The Firefly on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Firefly for free?

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