Where to watch Message in a Bottle in Japan
Message in a Bottle is streaming on HBO Max on U-Next in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Availability checked 22 June 2026.
About Message in a Bottle
Message in a Bottle is a 1999 movie in the Romance and Drama genres, directed by Luis Mandoki, starring Kevin Costner, Robin Wright and Paul Newman. It has a runtime of 2 hours 11 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 831 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Message in a Bottle in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Message in a Bottle trailer
Overview
A woman finds a romantic letter in a bottle washed ashore and tracks down the author, a widowed shipbuilder whose wife died tragically early. As a deep and mutual attraction blossoms, the man struggles to make peace with his past so that he can move on and find happiness.
Top cast
Kevin Costner
Garrett Blake
Robin Wright
Theresa Osborne
Paul Newman
Dodge Blake
John Savage
Johnny Land
Illeana Douglas
Lina Paul
Robbie Coltrane
Charlie Toschi
Jesse James
Jason Osborne
Bethel Leslie
Marta Land
Tom Aldredge
Hank Land
Viveka Davis
Alva
Raphael Sbarge
Andy
Rosemary Murphy
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Steven Eckholdt
David Osborne
Susan Brightbill
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David Paris
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Patricia Belcher
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Elizabeth Guindi
Christine
Jennifer Lamb
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Hayden Panettiere
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Richard Hamilton
Chet
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Message in a Bottle in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream Message in a Bottle on HBO Max on U-Next. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.
Is Message in a Bottle on Netflix?+
Message in a Bottle is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on HBO Max on U-Next.
How long is Message in a Bottle?+
Message in a Bottle has a runtime of 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).
Who stars in Message in a Bottle?+
Message in a Bottle stars Kevin Costner, Robin Wright, Paul Newman, John Savage and Illeana Douglas.
When did Message in a Bottle come out?+
Message in a Bottle is a 1999 movie directed by Luis Mandoki.
What genre is Message in a Bottle?+
Message in a Bottle is Romance and Drama film.
Who directed Message in a Bottle?+
Message in a Bottle was directed by Luis Mandoki.
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