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Rika

10.019791h 58mMovieDrama

Yoshii and his wife Yoko are elementary school teachers in a mountainous village. One day, an elderly writer arrives with his granddaughter, Rika. The teachers decide to take in the girl and raise her as their own.

DirectorTadashi Imai
WriterNaoyuki Suzuki
ProducersNobusaburo Honda·Seiji Matsuki

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Cast · Directed by Tadashi Imai

GKGō Katō
Gō Katō
KKKomaki Kurihara
Komaki Kurihara
YKYoshi Katō
Yoshi Katō
CU
Chie Ushihara
MWMisako Watanabe
Misako Watanabe
IZIchirō Zaitsu
Ichirō Zaitsu
TF
Toyoto Fukuda
MT
Maki Takayama
HYHatsuo Yamaya
Hatsuo Yamaya
ANAkiko Nomura
Akiko Nomura
TNTomo'o Nagai
Tomo'o Nagai
YM
Yoshiko Maki

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Rika — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Rika?

Rika isn't streaming anywhere in United Kingdom yet.

Is Rika on Netflix?

No, Rika is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026.

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What is the OTT release date for Rika?

Rika 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 March 10, 1979. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.