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Serpent's Path

6.919981h 25mMovieCrimeThriller

With the help of a mysterious acquaintance, a former low-level yakuza tracks down and kidnaps the man he believes kidnapped and murdered his daughter, but others are soon implicated in the death.

DirectorKiyoshi Kurosawa
WriterHiroshi Takahashi
ProducersTetsuya Ikeda·Tsutomu Tsuchikawa

Where to watch

Not available in United States
Streaming in 1 other country

Serpent's Path 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 Kiyoshi Kurosawa

SAShow Aikawa
Show Aikawa
Nijima
TKTeruyuki Kagawa
Teruyuki Kagawa
Miyashita
YYYûrei Yanagi
Yûrei Yanagi
Hiyama
SSShirō Shimomoto
Shirō Shimomoto
Otsuki
KOKaei Okina
Kaei Okina
Ariga
KS
Kaoru Sunada
Ostuki's Mistress
TT
Takumi Tanji
Girl's Younger Brother
HSHana Sato
Hana Sato
Math Class Student
SM
Satoshi Morihiro
Okabayashi
AO
Ayami Oda
Emi
MT
Mizuho Tanaka
Nijima's Daughter
KN
Kazutaka Niyama
Hiyama's Underling

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Serpent's Path — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Serpent's Path?

Serpent's Path 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 Serpent's Path on Netflix?

No, Serpent's Path is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026.

Is Serpent's Path on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Serpent's Path isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch Serpent's Path for free?

Serpent's Path 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 Serpent's Path?

Serpent's Path 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 April 11, 1998. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is there a sequel to Serpent's Path?

Yes — Serpent's Path is followed by Eyes of the Spider (1998) in the 修羅の極道.

Is there a prequel to Serpent's Path?

Serpent's Path is the first film in the 修羅の極道.

Is Serpent's Path part of a trilogy?

No — Serpent's Path is part of the 修羅の極道, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the 修羅の極道?

There are 2 films in the 修羅の極道: Serpent's Path (1998) and Eyes of the Spider (1998).