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Lightning

7.319521h 27mMovieDrama

The story of Kiyoko, a young woman who has successfully managed to make a break with her dysfunctional family who have been trying to arrange a marriage for her with a disagreeable man whom she has rejected.

DirectorMikio Naruse
WriterSumie Tanaka

Where to watch

Not available in United Kingdom
Streaming in 1 other country

Lightning isn't on any streaming service in United Kingdom right now, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Mikio Naruse

HTHideko Takamine
Hideko Takamine
Kiyoko
MMMitsuko Miura
Mitsuko Miura
Mitsuko
KKKyōko Kagawa
Kyōko Kagawa
Tsubomi
CMChieko Murata
Chieko Murata
Nuiko
JNJun Negami
Jun Negami
Shuzo
EOEitarō Ozawa
Eitarō Ozawa
Tsunakichi
KUKumeko Urabe
Kumeko Urabe
Osei
CNChieko Nakakita
Chieko Nakakita
Ritsu
HTHisako Takihana
Hisako Takihana
Tome
KUKenjiro Uemura
Kenjiro Uemura
Ryuzo
MS
Mariko Sugioka
Katsura
OM
Osamu Maruyama
Kasuke

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Lightning — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Lightning?

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

Is Lightning on Netflix?

No, Lightning is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of August 2026.

Is Lightning on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Lightning isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now.

Where can I watch Lightning for free?

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

What is the OTT release date for Lightning?

Lightning hasn't started streaming in United Kingdom yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 27, 1952. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.