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The Ceremony

6.819712h 3mMovieDrama

Oshima’s magisterial epic, centering on the ambivalent surviving heir of the Sakurada clan, uses ritual and the microcosm of the traditional family to trace the rise and fall of militaristic Japan across several decades.

DirectorNagisa Ōshima
WritersTsutomu Tamura·Mamoru Sasaki
ProducersKinshirō Kuzui·Takuji Yamaguchi

Where to watch

Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
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Cast · Directed by Nagisa Ōshima

KKKenzō Kawarasaki
Kenzō Kawarasaki
Sakurada Masuo
AK
Atsuko Kaku
Sakurada Ritsuko
ANAtsuo Nakamura
Atsuo Nakamura
Tachibana Terumichi
NONobuko Otowa
Nobuko Otowa
Sakurada Shizu
HKHōsei Komatsu
Hōsei Komatsu
Sakurada Isamu
RTRokkō Toura
Rokkō Toura
Sakurada Mamoru
FWFumio Watanabe
Fumio Watanabe
Susumu
SKShizue Kawarazaki
Shizue Kawarazaki
Sakurada Tomiko
CHChisako Hara
Chisako Hara
Isamu's flower girl
MT
Maki Takayama
Sakurada Kiku
SM
Sue Mitobe
Sakurada Chiyo
EOEitarō Ozawa
Eitarō Ozawa
Tachibana Takeyo

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The Ceremony — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Ceremony?

The Ceremony is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Ceremony on Netflix?

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

Is The Ceremony on Amazon Prime Video?

The Ceremony isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Ceremony for free?

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