Where to watch Dr. Akagi in Japan
Dr. Akagi 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 25 June 2026.
About Dr. Akagi
Dr. Akagi is a 1998 movie in the Comedy, Drama and History genres, directed by Shōhei Imamura, starring Akira Emoto, Kumiko Aso and Juro Kara. It has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 26 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Dr. Akagi in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
At the end of WWII, Japanese doctor Akagi searches for the cure for hepatitis in the prisoner-of-war camp.
Top cast
Akira Emoto
Dr. Fuu Akagi
Kumiko Aso
Sonoko
Juro Kara
Umemoto
Masanori Sera
Toriumi
Jacques Gamblin
Piet
Keiko Matsuzaka
Tomiko
Misa Shimizu
Gin
Yukiya Kitamura
Sankichi
Masato Yamada
Masuyo
Tomorowo Taguchi
Nosaka
Masatô Ibu
Ikeda
Wayne Doster
Robert Hugh Harper
Ben Hiura
Ayumi Ito
Kazuhiko Kanayama
Nae Yuuki
Atsuko Nakamura
Shinya Yamamoto
Hatsuo Yamaya
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Dr. Akagi in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream Dr. Akagi on U-NEXT. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.
Is Dr. Akagi on Netflix?+
Dr. Akagi is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on U-NEXT.
How long is Dr. Akagi?+
Dr. Akagi has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).
Who stars in Dr. Akagi?+
Dr. Akagi stars Akira Emoto, Kumiko Aso, Juro Kara, Masanori Sera and Jacques Gamblin.
When did Dr. Akagi come out?+
Dr. Akagi is a 1998 movie directed by Shōhei Imamura.
What genre is Dr. Akagi?+
Dr. Akagi is Comedy, Drama and History film.
Who directed Dr. Akagi?+
Dr. Akagi was directed by Shōhei Imamura.
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