Ama-San (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2016, Ama-San is a documentary film directed by Cláudia Varejão, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. A dive, the midday sunlight filtering down through the water. The air in her lungs has to last until she can dislodge the abalone. Dives like these have been carried out in Japan for over 2000 years by the Ama-San.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Ama-San has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on True Story and DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ama-San page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ama-San tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ama-San (2016)?
- In US, Ama-San is available to stream on True Story and DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ama-San worth watching?
- Ama-San holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Ama-San released?
- Ama-San was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.