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Eijanaika

6.219812h 31mMovieDrama

The film depicts carnivalesque atmosphere summed up by the cry "Ei ja nai ka" ("Why not?") in Japan in 1867 and 1868 in the days leading to the Meiji Restoration. It examines the effects of the political and social upheaval of the time,…

DirectorShōhei Imamura
WritersShōhei Imamura·Ken Miyamoto
ProducersShōhei Imamura·Shigemi Sugisaki

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Cast · Directed by Shōhei Imamura

KMKaori Momoi
Kaori Momoi
Ine
SIShigeru Izumiya
Shigeru Izumiya
Genji
MKMasao Kusakari
Masao Kusakari
Itoman
KOKen Ogata
Ken Ogata
Furukawa
JBJunzaburō Ban
Junzaburō Ban
Toramatsu
NMNorihei Miki
Norihei Miki
Masuya
YTYuko Tanaka
Yuko Tanaka
Omatsu
SIShino Ikenami
Shino Ikenami
Yoshino
STShigeru Tsuyuguchi
Shigeru Tsuyuguchi
Kinzo
SOShoichi Ozawa
Shoichi Ozawa
Sakunojo
YKYasuaki Kurata
Yasuaki Kurata
Hanjiro
SHShōhei Hino
Shōhei Hino
Magoshichi

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Eijanaika — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Eijanaika?

Eijanaika is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Eijanaika on Netflix?

No, Eijanaika is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Eijanaika on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Eijanaika isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

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Eijanaika is available on Criterion Channel in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.