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Crane

6.8(3)19881h 33m
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Where to watch Crane in Japan

Crane 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 3 June 2026.

About Crane

Crane is a 1988 movie in the Fantasy and History genres, directed by Kon Ichikawa, starring Sayuri Yoshinaga, Hideki Noda and Takuzō Kawatani. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Crane in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Overview

Based on the folk tales "Repayment from a crane". One snowy night a beautiful woman named Tsuru (Crane) visits poor peasant Taiju and says she will become his wife...

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Crane in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Crane on U-NEXT. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.

Is Crane on Netflix?+

Crane is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on U-NEXT.

How long is Crane?+

Crane has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in Crane?+

Crane stars Sayuri Yoshinaga, Hideki Noda, Takuzō Kawatani, Kirin Kiki and Bunta Sugawara.

When did Crane come out?+

Crane is a 1988 movie directed by Kon Ichikawa.

What genre is Crane?+

Crane is Fantasy and History film.

Who directed Crane?+

Crane was directed by Kon Ichikawa.

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