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Onibaba

7.719641h 45m15MovieHorror

While her son, Kichi, is away at war, a woman and her daughter-in-law survive by killing samurai who stray into their swamp, then selling whatever valuables they find. Both are devastated when they learn that Kichi has died, but his wife…

DirectorKaneto Shindō
WriterKaneto Shindō
ProducersTamotsu Minato·Hisao Itoya

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Cast · Directed by Kaneto Shindō

NONobuko Otowa
Nobuko Otowa
Woman
JYJitsuko Yoshimura
Jitsuko Yoshimura
Young Woman
KSKei Satō
Kei Satō
Hachi
JUJūkichi Uno
Jūkichi Uno
The Samurai
TTTaiji Tonoyama
Taiji Tonoyama
Ushi
SM
Someshō Matsumoto
Runaway Warrior
KK
Kentarô Kaji
Runaway Warrior
FTFudeko Tanaka
Fudeko Tanaka
Old Woman
HY
Hiroyoshi Yamaguchi
Horse Riding Samurai
HTHiroshi Tanaka
Hiroshi Tanaka
Horse Riding Samurai
KUKanzō Uni
Kanzō Uni
Horse Riding Samurai
HA
Hosui Araya
Ushi's Follower

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Onibaba — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Onibaba?

Onibaba is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and BFI Player in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Onibaba on Netflix?

No, Onibaba is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of August 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and BFI Player.

Is Onibaba on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Onibaba is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom as of August 2026.

Where can I watch Onibaba for free?

Onibaba is available on Amazon Prime Video and BFI Player in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.