The Unbroken (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Series · ★ 8.2
Released in 2016, The Unbroken is a drama series.
What it’s about. WOWOW brings acclaimed author Toyoko Yamasaki's 1999 literary tour de force to life on the small screen for the very first time. Audiences have already received television adaptations of Yamasaki's other works – The Ivory Tower (白い巨塔), The Grand Family (華麗なる一族), The Waste Land (不毛地帯), A Son of the Good Earth (大地の子), and My Destiny (運命の人) – and can now add The Unbroken (沈まぬ太陽) to that list with this long-awaited production. Features a star-studded cast and additional filming on location in Africa and the Middle East.
Who’s in it. The Unbroken stars Takaya Kamikawa as Hajime Onchi, Atsuro Watabe as Shiro Gyoten, Yui Natsukawa as Ritsuko Onchi and Rei Dan as Miki Mitsui, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, The Unbroken sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Unbroken page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Unbroken tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Unbroken (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Unbroken change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Unbroken worth watching?
- The Unbroken holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Unbroken?
- The Unbroken stars Takaya Kamikawa, Atsuro Watabe, Yui Natsukawa, Rei Dan and Jun Kunimura.
- When was The Unbroken released?
- The Unbroken was released in 2016.