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Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny

6.819703h 17mMovieDramaWarHistory

The upstart Godai family conglomerate plans to strengthen ties with the hardliners in the Kwantung Army as they plan military expansion into Manchuria.

DirectorSatsuo Yamamoto
WriterNobuo Yamada
ProducersKano Otsuka·Tokuko Miyako

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Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Satsuo Yamamoto

OTOsamu Takizawa
Osamu Takizawa
Yusuke Godai
SAShinsuke Ashida
Shinsuke Ashida
Keisuke Godai
ETEtsushi Takahashi
Etsushi Takahashi
Eisuke Godai
RARuriko Asaoka
Ruriko Asaoka
Yukiko Godai
NKNakamura Kanzaburo
Nakamura Kanzaburo
Shunsuke Godai
MS
Mori Satô
Yoriko Godai
TY
Tsuguaki Yoshida
Kohei Shimegi
RMRentaro Mikuni
Rentaro Mikuni
Shigata Komijiro
HTHideki Takahashi
Hideki Takahashi
Shintaro Tsuge
KTKōji Takahashi
Kōji Takahashi
Masanori Takanata
GKGō Katō
Gō Katō
Tatsuo Hattori
MMMitsuko Mito
Mitsuko Mito
Otaki

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Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny — streaming FAQ

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Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny on Netflix?

No, Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

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No, Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

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Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

Is there a sequel to Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny?

Yes — Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny is followed by Men and War II: Land of Love and Sorrow (1971) in the Men and War Collection.

Is there a prequel to Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny?

Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny is the first film in the Men and War Collection.

Is Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny part of a trilogy?

Yes — Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny is part of a trilogy, alongside Men and War II: Land of Love and Sorrow (1971) and Men and War III: The Final Chapter (1973).

How many movies are in the Men and War Collection?

There are 3 films in the Men and War Collection: Men and War I: Prelude to Destiny (1970), Men and War II: Land of Love and Sorrow (1971) and Men and War III: The Final Chapter (1973).