Where to watch Dotanba in Japan
Dotanba is streaming on U-NEXT and Toei On Demand Amazon Channel in Japan. Availability checked 7 June 2026.
About Dotanba
Dotanba is a 1956 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Ryuzo Kikushima, starring Rentaro Mikuni, Kō Nishimura and Daisuke Katō. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Dotanba in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
Based on a 1956 television feature on Japan’s national network, NHK, this is one of Uchida’s rarest films. A socially conscious drama with a contemporary backdrop, Dotanba focuses on the attempts to rescue a group of trapped miners. The title is a figure of speech — (essentially “last minute” or “eleventh hour”) — that refers to a situation of peril. The film boasts a script co-written by Uchida and Akira Kurosawa’s frequent screenwriter, Shinobu Hashimoto, and stars Kurosawa’s frequent star Takashi Shimura.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Dotanba in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream Dotanba on U-NEXT and Toei On Demand Amazon Channel.
Is Dotanba on Netflix?+
Dotanba is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on U-NEXT and Toei On Demand Amazon Channel.
How long is Dotanba?+
Dotanba has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).
Who stars in Dotanba?+
Dotanba stars Rentaro Mikuni, Kō Nishimura, Daisuke Katō, Taiji Tonoyama and Jun Tatara.
When did Dotanba come out?+
Dotanba is a 1956 movie directed by Ryuzo Kikushima.
What genre is Dotanba?+
Dotanba is Drama film.
Who directed Dotanba?+
Dotanba was directed by Ryuzo Kikushima.
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