Where can I stream the movie Kwaidan (1964)?

Kwaidan is streaming on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max in the United States.

Can I watch Kwaidan for free?

Kwaidan is included with a subscription on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max. We have not confirmed a free source in the United States.

Is Kwaidan on The Criterion Channel?

Yes. You can watch Kwaidan on The Criterion Channel in the United States.

Is Kwaidan on HBO Max?

Yes. You can watch Kwaidan on HBO Max in the United States.

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You can watch the movie Kwaidan on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it on Prime Video, Fandango at Home, and Apple TV Store.

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What it's about

This film contains four distinct, separate stories. "Black Hair": A poor samurai who divorces his true love to marry for money, but finds the marriage disastrous and returns to his old wife, only to discover something eerie about her. "The Woman in the Snow": Stranded in a snowstorm, a woodcutter meets an icy spirit in the form of a woman spares his life on the condition that he never tell anyone about her. A decade later he forgets his promise. "Hoichi the Earless": Hoichi is a blind musician, living in a monastery who sings so well that a ghostly imperial court commands him to perform the epic ballad of their death battle for them. But the ghosts are draining away his life, and the monks set out to protect him by writing a holy mantra over his body to make him invisible to the ghosts. But they've forgotten something. "In a Cup of Tea": a writer tells the story of a man who keep seeing a mysterious face reflected in his cup of tea.

Cast and crew

Director: Masaki Kobayashi
Writer: Yôko Mizuki, Lafcadio Hearn
Starring: Rentarô Mikuni, Michiyo Aratama, Misako Watanabe

Details

Released: 1965-11-22
Language: Japanese
Country: Japan
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 5 wins & 3 nominations total

Where to watch Kwaidan — common questions

Where to watch Kwaidan?: You can watch the movie Kwaidan on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it on Prime Video, Fandango at Home, and Apple TV Store.
Where can I watch Kwaidan?: You can watch the movie Kwaidan on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max in the United States. You can also rent or buy it on Prime Video, Fandango at Home, and Apple TV Store.
Where can I stream the movie Kwaidan (1964)?: Kwaidan is streaming on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max in the United States.
Can I watch Kwaidan for free?: Kwaidan is included with a subscription on The Criterion Channel and HBO Max. We have not confirmed a free source in the United States.
Is Kwaidan on The Criterion Channel?: Yes. You can watch Kwaidan on The Criterion Channel in the United States.
Is Kwaidan on HBO Max?: Yes. You can watch Kwaidan on HBO Max in the United States.