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Sapporo Winter Olympics

6.919722h 48mMovieDocumentary

An artistic and unconventional approach to winter sports, using striking visuals, sound design, and a focus on both the spectacle and the human element—including behind-the-scenes figures like ice maintenance workers—to create an intimate and aesthetically unique portrayal of the Olympics.

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Cast · Directed by Masahiro Shinoda

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Sapporo Winter Olympics — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Sapporo Winter Olympics?

Sapporo Winter Olympics is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Sapporo Winter Olympics on Netflix?

No, Sapporo Winter Olympics is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Sapporo Winter Olympics on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Sapporo Winter Olympics for free?

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

Is there a sequel to Sapporo Winter Olympics?

Yes — Sapporo Winter Olympics is followed by Visions of Eight (1973) in the 100 Years of Olympic Films: 1912–2012.

Is there a prequel to Sapporo Winter Olympics?

Yes — The Olympics in Mexico (1969) comes before Sapporo Winter Olympics in the 100 Years of Olympic Films: 1912–2012.

Is Sapporo Winter Olympics part of a trilogy?

No — Sapporo Winter Olympics is part of the 100 Years of Olympic Films: 1912–2012, which has 51 films.

How many movies are in the 100 Years of Olympic Films: 1912–2012?

There are 51 films in the 100 Years of Olympic Films: 1912–2012: The 1924 Chamonix Olympic Games (1924), The Olympic Games as They Were Practiced in Ancient Greece (1924), The Olympic Games in Paris 1924 (1925), The Olympic Games, Amsterdam 1928 (1928), The IX Olympiad in Amsterdam (1928), The White Stadium (1928), Youth of the World (1936), XIVth Olympiad: The Glory of Sport (1948), Fight Without Hate (1948), The VI Olympic Winter Games, Oslo 1952 (1952), Where the World Meets (1952), Gold and Glory (1953), Memories of the Olympic Summer of 1952 (1954), The Horse in Focus (1956), Olympic Games 1956 (1956), White Vertigo (1956), The Melbourne Rendezvous (1957), Alain Mimoun (1959), People, Hopes, Medals (1960), The Grand Olympics (1961), IX Olympic Winter Games, Innsbruck 1964 (1964), Tokyo Olympiad (1965), Sensation of the Century (1966), 13 Days in France (1968), Snows of Grenoble (1968), The Olympics in Mexico (1969), Sapporo Winter Olympics (1972), Visions of Eight (1973), White Rock (1977), Games of the XXI Olympiad (1977), Olympic Spirit (1980), O Sport, You Are Peace! (1981), A Turning Point (1984), 16 Days of Glory (1985), Beyond All Barriers (1989), Hand in Hand (1989), Seoul 1988 (1989), Calgary ’88: 16 Days of Glory (1989), One Light, One World (1992), Marathon (1993), Lillehammer ’94: 16 Days of Glory (1994), Atlanta’s Olympic Glory (1997), Nagano ’98 Olympics: Stories of Honor and Glory (1998), Sydney 2000: Stories of Olympic Glory (2001), Salt Lake City 2002: Stories of Olympic Glory (2003), Bud Greenspan’s Athens 2004: Stories of Olympic Glory (2005), Bud Greenspan’s Torino 2006: Stories of Olympic Glory (2007), The Everlasting Flame (2009), Bud Greenspan Presents Vancouver 2010: Stories of Olympic Glory (2011), First (2012) and The Games of the V Olympiad Stockholm, 1912 (2017).