Is The Idiot available in Japan?

Yes, The Idiot is available for streaming in Japan.

The Idiot

The Idiot

19512h 46mDrama, RomancemovieIMDb 7.1/10

A Japanese veteran, driven partially mad from the war, travels to the snowy island of Hokkaido where he soon enters a love triangle with his best friend and a disgraced woman.

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8Countries streaming
7.1/10IMDb rating

Streaming in 8 countries

Last updated: November 6, 2026
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Where to watch in Japan

  • HuluIncluded with subscription
    Watch Now
  • FODIncluded with subscription
    HDWatch Now
  • FOD Channel Amazon ChannelIncluded with subscription
    HDWatch Now
  • Plus Shochiku Amazon ChannelIncluded with subscription
    HDWatch Now

Where else it's streaming

  • filmingo

    Available in
    3 countries

  • Criterion Channel

    Available in
    2 countries

  • Filmin

    Available in
    1 country

  • Belas Artes à La Carte

    Available in
    1 country

  • Acontra Plus

    Available in
    1 country

Details

Director
Akira Kurosawa
Genres
Drama, Romance
Release year
1951
Runtime
2h 46m
Type
Movie
Production
Japan

Availability in Japan

  1. Added to FODMar 30, 2026
  2. Added to Plus Shochiku Amazon ChannelMay 16, 2025
  3. Added to FOD Channel Amazon ChannelFeb 24, 2023
  4. Added to HuluOct 8, 2018

Data updated Nov 6, 2026

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FAQ

Is The Idiot available in Japan?

Yes, The Idiot is currently available for streaming in Japan.

Where is The Idiot streaming?

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Can I watch The Idiot in Japan?

Yes. The Idiot is streaming on at least one service in Japan right now. Streaming catalogs differ by region and can change over time.