Where to watch The Dropout in Japan
The Dropout is streaming on Hulu, U-NEXT and Toei On Demand Amazon Channel in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Availability checked 16 June 2026.
About The Dropout
The Dropout is a 1982 movie in the Thriller and Drama genres, directed by Eiichi Kudō, starring Ken Ogata, Ayumi Ishida and Shigeru Izumiya. It has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Dropout in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Overview
Detective Seiji Otaki is determined to find the psychopathic killer of a young woman who was ostensibly a student but in reality a high-priced prostitute. Even though he has been taken off the case for beating up a suspect, he refuses to let it go and recruits his mistress to act as a decoy for the killer. Her involvement turns out to be a fatal mistake, and when her husband gets out of prison, Detective Otaki is in worse trouble than ever.
Top cast
Ken Ogata
Seiji Ohtaki
Ayumi Ishida
Keiko Yamane
Shigeru Izumiya
Toshiaki Sakagami
Kaoru Kobayashi
Miura
Toru Masuoka
Teruichi Tanaka
Kunitaka Kawakami
Keizo Kanie
Yakuza
Makoto Fujita
Kawabata
Tatsuo Endō
Kitou
Tetsuo Hara
Moeko Ezawa
Noriko's mother
Masataka Naruse
Sunakawa
Tatsuo Nishiyama
Hisashi Hidaka
Masataka Iwao
Akaji Maro
Painter
Kai Ato
Kita
Mikio Narita
Kuroki
Gannosuke Ashiya
Seiji Shimamura
Michihiro Yamanishi
Fujimoto
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Dropout in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream The Dropout on Hulu, U-NEXT and Toei On Demand Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.
Is The Dropout on Netflix?+
The Dropout is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Hulu, U-NEXT and Toei On Demand Amazon Channel.
How long is The Dropout?+
The Dropout has a runtime of 1 hour 59 minutes (119 minutes).
Who stars in The Dropout?+
The Dropout stars Ken Ogata, Ayumi Ishida, Shigeru Izumiya, Kaoru Kobayashi and Toru Masuoka.
When did The Dropout come out?+
The Dropout is a 1982 movie directed by Eiichi Kudō.
What genre is The Dropout?+
The Dropout is Thriller and Drama film.
Who directed The Dropout?+
The Dropout was directed by Eiichi Kudō.
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