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The Red Spectacles

6.519871h 56mMovieScience FictionMysteryCrime

Summer 1995. With the arrival of the "Age of Cats", the former Kerberos police unit is now disbanded. However one member remains, a stray dog who returns to his old roost after a three-years exile. This wild dog no longer has a master, but now the "Young Lady of Fate" will guide him on his journey.

DirectorMamoru Oshii
WritersKazunori Ito·Mamoru Oshii
ProducersDaisuke Hayashi·Shigeharu Shiba

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Not available in United States
Streaming in 1 other country

The Red Spectacles 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 Mamoru Oshii

Shigeru Chiba
Shigeru Chiba
Koichi Todome
Machiko Washio
Machiko Washio
Midori Washio
Hideyuki Tanaka
Hideyuki Tanaka
Soichiro Toribe
Tessyo Genda
Tessyo Genda
Bunmei Muroto
Mako Hyodo
Mako Hyodo
Young Lady
Yasuo Otsuka
Yasuo Otsuka
Taxi Driver
Hirô Oikawa
Hirô Oikawa
Hotel Receptionist
Takashi Kanematsu
Takashi Kanematsu
Yakuza A
Toshio Furukawa
Toshio Furukawa
Yakuza B
Tomohiro Nishimura
Tomohiro Nishimura
Punk
Hidetoshi Nakamura
Hidetoshi Nakamura
Bunmei's Minion
Takahiro Hirai
Takahiro Hirai
Bunmei's Minion

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The Red Spectacles — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Red Spectacles?

The Red Spectacles 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 The Red Spectacles on Netflix?

No, The Red Spectacles is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026.

Is The Red Spectacles on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Red Spectacles isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch The Red Spectacles for free?

The Red Spectacles isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Red Spectacles?

The Red Spectacles hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around March 28, 1987. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is there a sequel to The Red Spectacles?

Yes — The Red Spectacles is followed by Stray Dog: Kerberos Panzer Cops (1991) in the Kerberos Saga Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Red Spectacles?

The Red Spectacles is the first film in the Kerberos Saga Collection.

Is The Red Spectacles part of a trilogy?

Yes — The Red Spectacles is part of a trilogy, alongside Stray Dog: Kerberos Panzer Cops (1991) and Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade (1999).

How many movies are in the Kerberos Saga Collection?

There are 3 films in the Kerberos Saga Collection: The Red Spectacles (1987), Stray Dog: Kerberos Panzer Cops (1991) and Jin-Roh: The Wolf Brigade (1999).