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Strawman

7.119871h 36mMovieDramaComedyWar

In 1940s Taiwan, during the last days of Japanese rule, an impoverished farming village is less concerned with colonial politics than with feeding their families. One day, an American bomb falls onto a field, where it lies unexploded.

DirectorWang Tung
WritersWang Hsiao-Ti·Hung Sung
ProducersSHIU Guo-liang·Hui San-Chi

Where to watch

Not available in United States
Streaming in 1 other country

Strawman isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Taiwan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Wang Tung

Yang Kuei-mei
Yang Kuei-mei
Wide Mouth Wife
Ko Chun-Hsiung
Ko Chun-Hsiung
Landlord
Mei Zhao-Lin
Mei Zhao-Lin
Chen Shuixian
Wen Ying
Wen Ying
Ah Fa's Wife
Fanny Chang Chun-Fang
Fanny Chang Chun-Fang
Yueniang
Po-Chou Chang
Po-Chou Chang
Chen Fa
Cho Sheng-Li
Cho Sheng-Li
Chen Kuozui
Wu Ping-nan
Wu Ping-nan
Japanese Policeman
Ying Ying
Ying Ying
Mother
Cheng Tung-Chuen
Cheng Tung-Chuen
Landlord's Son
Li Kun
Li Kun
Director of Japan Branch
方龍
方龍
Chief of Village

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Strawman — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Strawman?

Strawman isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in Taiwan. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Strawman on Netflix?

No, Strawman is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026.

Is Strawman on Amazon Prime Video?

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Where can I watch Strawman for free?

Strawman 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 Strawman?

Strawman 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 February 20, 1987. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.