Where to watch Buddies in Japan
Buddies is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies in Japan. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 6 June 2026.
About Buddies
Buddies is a 1989 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Yasuo Furuhata, starring Ken Takakura, Sumiko Fuji and Eiji Bandō. It has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 12 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Buddies in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Buddies trailer
Overview
Based on a celebrated book by Kuniko Mukoda, this film directed by Yasuo Furuhata tells of a close friendship undone by love.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Buddies in Japan?+
In Japan, Buddies is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is Buddies on Netflix?+
Buddies is not on Netflix in Japan right now.
How long is Buddies?+
Buddies has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
Who stars in Buddies?+
Buddies stars Ken Takakura, Sumiko Fuji, Eiji Bandō, Yasuko Tomita and Nobuko Miyamoto.
When did Buddies come out?+
Buddies is a 1989 movie directed by Yasuo Furuhata.
What genre is Buddies?+
Buddies is Drama film.
Who directed Buddies?+
Buddies was directed by Yasuo Furuhata.
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