Where to watch Stray Dog in Japan
Stray Dog is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Availability checked 15 June 2026.
About Stray Dog
Stray Dog is a 1949 movie in the Crime, Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Akira Kurosawa, starring Toshirō Mifune, Takashi Shimura and Keiko Awaji. It has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 357 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Stray Dog in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Stray Dog trailer
Overview
A bad day gets worse for young detective Murakami when a pickpocket steals his gun on a hot, crowded bus. Desperate to right the wrong, he goes undercover, scavenging Tokyo’s sweltering streets for the stray dog whose desperation has led him to a life of crime. With each step, cop and criminal’s lives become more intertwined and the investigation becomes an examination of Murakami’s own dark side.
Top cast
Toshirō Mifune
Det. Murakami
Takashi Shimura
Det. Sato
Keiko Awaji
Harumi Namiki
Eiko Miyoshi
Harumi's mother
Noriko Sengoku
Girl
Noriko Honma
Wooden Tub Shop woman
Reikichi Kawamura
Chōko Iida
Kogetsu Hotel manager
Eijirō Tōno
Yasushi Nagata
Kappei Matsumoto
Isao Kimura
Yusa
Teruko Kishi
Minoru Chiaki
Girlie Show director
Ichirō Sugai
Yayoi Hotel owner
Gen Shimizu
Police Inspector Nakajima
Kan Yanagiya
Police Officer
Reizaburo Yamamoto
Hondo
Hajime Izu
Criminal Identification Officer
Masao Shimizu
Nakamura
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Stray Dog in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream Stray Dog on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.
Is Stray Dog on Netflix?+
Stray Dog is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
How long is Stray Dog?+
Stray Dog has a runtime of 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).
Who stars in Stray Dog?+
Stray Dog stars Toshirō Mifune, Takashi Shimura, Keiko Awaji, Eiko Miyoshi and Noriko Sengoku.
When did Stray Dog come out?+
Stray Dog is a 1949 movie directed by Akira Kurosawa.
What genre is Stray Dog?+
Stray Dog is Crime, Drama, Thriller and Mystery film.
Who directed Stray Dog?+
Stray Dog was directed by Akira Kurosawa.
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