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Where to Watch Ugetsu(1953)
Looking for where to watch Ugetsu? You can currently find Ugetsu online through HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, and Max. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.
In 16th century Japan, peasants Genjuro and Tobei sell their earthenware pots to a group of soldiers in a nearby village, in defiance of a local sage's warning against seeking to profit from warfare. Genjuro's pursuit of both riches and the mysterious Lady Wakasa, as well as Tobei's desire to become a samurai, run the risk of destroying both themselves and their wives, Miyagi and Ohama.
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Ugetsu (1953), directed by Kenji Mizoguchi, is a fantasy film and is available to stream on 11 services in the US. It doesn't yet have widely-aggregated ratings. Released in 1953, the film is a recognisable touchstone of 1950s fantasy, and remains widely watched decades later.
The film stars Machiko Kyō, Mitsuko Mito, and Kinuyo Tanaka. At 96 minutes, it's easy to fit into a single evening. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.
If you're looking to watch Ugetsu online, the best option is HBO Max Amazon Channel for subscribers, and it's also included with Criterion Channel and Max, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Fandango At Home.
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- No — Ugetsu isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Max.
- Ugetsu is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Max in the US.
- No — Ugetsu isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Max.
- Yes — Ugetsu is available to stream for free (with ads) on Kanopy, Darkroom, Fawesome, Plex, Plex Channel, and it's also included with HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Max.
- Ugetsu runs 1h 36m (96 minutes total).
- Critic ratings for Ugetsu aren't available yet.
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