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The Dragon Painter

6.519191h 1mMovieRomanceDrama

A wild man and genius becomes a master painter's disciple, but loses his divine gift when he finds love.

DirectorWilliam Worthington

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KanopyKanopy
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Cast · Directed by William Worthington

SHSessue Hayakawa
Sessue Hayakawa
Tatsu - the Dragon Painter
TATsuru Aoki
Tsuru Aoki
Ume-Ko
ESEdward Peil Sr.
Edward Peil Sr.
Kano Indara
TFToyo Fujita
Toyo Fujita
Undobuchida 'Uchida'

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The Dragon Painter — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Dragon Painter?

The Dragon Painter is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Dragon Painter on Netflix?

No, The Dragon Painter is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is The Dragon Painter on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Dragon Painter isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch The Dragon Painter for free?

The Dragon Painter is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.