Where to watch The Catch in Japan
The Catch is streaming on Hulu, U-NEXT and Plus Shochiku Amazon Channel in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Availability checked 7 June 2026.
About The Catch
The Catch is a 1983 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Shinji Sōmai, starring Ken Ogata, Masako Natsume and Koichi Sato. It has a runtime of 2 hours 21 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.5/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Catch in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
The Catch trailer
Overview
A young man tries to overcome the hostility of his girlfriend's father, a tuna fisherman, by getting the father to teach him the trade's secrets.
Top cast
Ken Ogata
Fusajiro
Masako Natsume
Tokiko
Koichi Sato
Shunichi
Tappei Shimokawa
Asami
Shigeru Yazaki
Shinichi
Minori Terada
Fisherman
Ryô Kinomoto
Fisherman
Masato Ise
Yuhei Ito
Nodoka Kawai
Shinji Ishikawa
Leonard Kuma
Kumagai
Eiichi Kudō
Bar Owner
Saburo Ishikura
Kishimoto
Enraku Sanyutei the 5th
Eisuke
Yukiyo Toake
Aya
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Catch in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream The Catch on Hulu, U-NEXT and Plus Shochiku Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.
Is The Catch on Netflix?+
The Catch is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Hulu, U-NEXT and Plus Shochiku Amazon Channel.
How long is The Catch?+
The Catch has a runtime of 2 hours 21 minutes (141 minutes).
Who stars in The Catch?+
The Catch stars Ken Ogata, Masako Natsume, Koichi Sato, Tappei Shimokawa and Shigeru Yazaki.
When did The Catch come out?+
The Catch is a 1983 movie directed by Shinji Sōmai.
What genre is The Catch?+
The Catch is Drama film.
Who directed The Catch?+
The Catch was directed by Shinji Sōmai.
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