The Trading Company (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Series · ★ 10

Released in 1980, The Trading Company is a drama and crime series.
What it’s about. An economic drama depicting the struggle and collapse of a Japanese general trading company. The US branch president of a trading company challenges Japan's internal power struggle and the North American oil market.
Who’s in it. The Trading Company stars Tsutomu Yamazaki as Jiro Uesugi, Masako Natsume as Maki Matsuyama, Sengoro Shigeyama as Keijiro Ohashi and Kei Satō as Shigeru Yasuda, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, The Trading Company 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 Trading Company page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Trading Company tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Trading Company (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Trading Company change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Trading Company worth watching?
- The Trading Company holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Trading Company?
- The Trading Company stars Tsutomu Yamazaki, Masako Natsume, Sengoro Shigeyama, Kei Satō and Nobuo Nakamura.
- When was The Trading Company released?
- The Trading Company was released in 1980.
