Hana (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2006, Hana is an action, comedy, drama and history film directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, running about 127 minutes.
What it’s about. In a poor district of Edo lives a young samurai named Soza. He has been sent by his clan to avenge the death of his father. He isn't an accomplished swordsman however, and he prefers sharing the life of the residents, teaching the kids how to write etc. When he finally finds the man he is looking for, he will have to decide whether he follows the way of the samurai or chooses peace and reconciliation.
Who’s in it. Hana stars Junichi Okada as Aoki Sozaemon, Rie Miyazawa as Osae, Arata Furuta as Sadashiro and Jun Kunimura as Isekan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Hana has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hana page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hana tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hana (2006)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hana change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Hana worth watching?
- Hana holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hana?
- Hana stars Junichi Okada, Rie Miyazawa, Arata Furuta, Jun Kunimura and Katsuo Nakamura.
- When was Hana released?
- Hana was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.