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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by countryCast · Directed by Masaki Kobayashi
MA
Michiyo Aratama
First Wife (segment "The Black Hair")
RM
Rentaro Mikuni
Husband (segment "The Black Hair")
MW
Misako Watanabe
Second Wife (segment "The Black Hair")
KI
Kenjirō Ishiyama
Father (segment "The Black Hair")
RA
Ranko Akagi
Mother (segment "The Black Hair")
FK
Fumie Kitahara
(segment "The Black Hair")
KM
Kappei Matsumoto
(segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
YI
Yoshiko Ieda
(segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
OT
Otome Tsukimiya
(segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
KT
Kenzō Tanaka
(segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
KN
Kiyoshi Nakano
(segment "The Black Hair") (uncredited)
TN
Tatsuya Nakadai
Minokichi (segment "The Woman of the Snow")
More from Michiyo Aratama · Lead actress
Niji wo Oru
1980
The Human Condition I: No Greater Love
1959 · 8.2
Wind, Clouds, and Rainbow
1976 · 9.0
Shin Heike Monogatari
1972 · 7.3
The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer
1961 · 8.4
The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity
1959 · 8.2
The End of Summer
1961 · 7.5
Chiyoda Castle in Flames
1959
Chûshingura
1962 · 7.1
The Sword of Doom
1966 · 7.8
See all fromMichiyo Aratama
More from Rentaro Mikuni · Co-star actor
More from Masaki Kobayashi · Director
Harakiri
1962 · 8.5
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
Samurai Rebellion
1967 · 8.2
The Fossil
1975 · 7.2
Inn of Evil
1971 · 6.3
Glowing Autumn
1978 · 8.0
The Inheritance
1962 · 7.3
Tokyo Trial
1983 · 7.0
See all fromMasaki Kobayashi
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1993 · 7.8
Kizumonogatari Part 1: Tekketsu
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2007 · 7.0
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X
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Kwaidan — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams Kwaidan?
Kwaidan is streaming on BFI Player in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.
Is Kwaidan on Netflix?
No, Kwaidan is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026. It's currently on BFI Player.
Is Kwaidan on Amazon Prime Video?
Kwaidan isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
Where can I watch Kwaidan for free?
Kwaidan is available on BFI Player in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.
