Where to watch Check in Japan
Check is streaming on U-NEXT in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Availability checked 30 May 2026.
About Check
Check is a 1991 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Junji Sakamoto, starring Hidekazu Akai, Masaya Katō and Tomisaburō Wakayama. It has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes. It holds an average rating of 10.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Check in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
Set in Osaka's Shinsekai, the film depicts the lives of Ayumu Tobita (Hidekazu Akai), who makes a living as a shogi gambler (shinken-shi), and Ryuzo Kayama (Masaya Kato) who aims to become a professional player.
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Where can I watch Check in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream Check on U-NEXT. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.
Is Check on Netflix?+
Check is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on U-NEXT.
How long is Check?+
Check has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
Who stars in Check?+
Check stars Hidekazu Akai, Masaya Katō, Tomisaburō Wakayama, Nobuo Kaneko and Léona Hirota.
When did Check come out?+
Check is a 1991 movie directed by Junji Sakamoto.
What genre is Check?+
Check is Drama film.
Who directed Check?+
Check was directed by Junji Sakamoto.
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