Where can I watch Kwaidan (1964)?

In USA, Kwaidan is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Kwaidan worth watching?

Kwaidan holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.

Who stars in Kwaidan?

Kwaidan stars Michiyo Aratama, Misako Watanabe, Rentaro Mikuni, Kenjirō Ishiyama and Ranko Akagi.

When was Kwaidan released?

Kwaidan was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 183 minutes.

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Kwaidan (1964): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1964 · Film · ★ 7.8

Released in 1964, Kwaidan is a fantasy, drama and horror film directed by Masaki Kobayashi, running about 183 minutes. “Bizarre, unearthly, terrifying - a nation's legend, an author's imagination, a director's creation manifest in the superlative - Kwaidan” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Ein Samurai, der seine Frau verlässt, um ein Leben in Wohlstand zu führen, zwei Holzfäller, die in einem Schneesturm stecken bleiben, ein blinder Bediensteter, der sein musikalisches Talent den Falschen zur Verfügung stellt und ein hochrangiger Soldat, der eigentlich nur einen Tee trinken wollte - sie alle machen Erfahrungen mit der Welt des Übernatürlichen und der Geister...

Who’s in it. Kwaidan stars Michiyo Aratama as First wife (segment "Kurokami"), Misako Watanabe as Second Wife (segment "The Black Hair"), Rentaro Mikuni as Husband (segment "Kurokami") and Kenjirō Ishiyama as Father (segment "Kurokami"), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Kwaidan has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kwaidan page.

If you liked it. Fans of Kwaidan tend to enjoy Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, The Green Mile, Chihiros Reise ins Zauberland and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.

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Where can I watch Kwaidan (1964)?: In USA, Kwaidan is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Kwaidan worth watching?: Kwaidan holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, drama and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Kwaidan?: Kwaidan stars Michiyo Aratama, Misako Watanabe, Rentaro Mikuni, Kenjirō Ishiyama and Ranko Akagi.
When was Kwaidan released?: Kwaidan was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 183 minutes.