Where to watch Lightning in Japan
Lightning is streaming on KADOKAWA channel Amazon Channel in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 24 May 2026.
About Lightning
Lightning is a 1952 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Mikio Naruse, starring Hideko Takamine, Mitsuko Miura and Kyōko Kagawa. It has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 28 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Lightning in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
The story of Kiyoko, a young woman who has successfully managed to make a break with her dysfunctional family who have been trying to arrange a marriage for her with a disagreeable man whom she has rejected.
Top cast
Hideko Takamine
Kiyoko
Mitsuko Miura
Mitsuko
Kyōko Kagawa
Tsubomi
Chieko Murata
Nuiko
Jun Negami
Shuzo
Eitarō Ozawa
Tsunakichi
Kumeko Urabe
Osei
Chieko Nakakita
Ritsu
Hisako Takihana
Tome
Kenjiro Uemura
Ryuzo
Mariko Sugioka
Katsura
Osamu Maruyama
Kasuke
Kaku Takashina
Bus Driver
Tadashi Date
Kenichi Miyajima
Tsuneko Sudō
Nobuko Shingu
Yumeko Takehisa
Tsuchiyasu Kinohara
Kan Takami
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Lightning in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream Lightning on KADOKAWA channel Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
Is Lightning on Netflix?+
Lightning is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on KADOKAWA channel Amazon Channel.
How long is Lightning?+
Lightning has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).
Who stars in Lightning?+
Lightning stars Hideko Takamine, Mitsuko Miura, Kyōko Kagawa, Chieko Murata and Jun Negami.
When did Lightning come out?+
Lightning is a 1952 movie directed by Mikio Naruse.
What genre is Lightning?+
Lightning is Drama film.
Who directed Lightning?+
Lightning was directed by Mikio Naruse.
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