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The Navy

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Where to watch The Navy in Japan

The Navy is streaming on Toei On Demand Amazon Channel in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability checked 22 June 2026.

About The Navy

The Navy is a 1963 movie in the War and Drama genres, directed by Shinji Murayama, starring Kinya Kitaoji, Sonny Chiba and Michiko Araki. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. Below you can see where to watch The Navy in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Overview

A tale of two best friends in the WWII era Japan. Takao is a young man enthusiastic about joining the navy to fight for his country. He convinces his best friend Shinji to join him. As it turns out, however, Takao's poor health prevents him from entering the navy while his friend is chosen instead. As time goes by, Takao becomes a painter and changes his mind about the meaningfulness of war and fighting, while his friend goes the opposite path. Meanwhile Takao's sister falls in love with Shinji.

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Themes & keywords

imperial japanese navy

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Navy in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream The Navy on Toei On Demand Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is The Navy on Netflix?+

The Navy is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Toei On Demand Amazon Channel.

How long is The Navy?+

The Navy has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in The Navy?+

The Navy stars Kinya Kitaoji, Sonny Chiba, Michiko Araki, Fusatarō Ishijima and Yoshi Katō.

When did The Navy come out?+

The Navy is a 1963 movie directed by Shinji Murayama.

What genre is The Navy?+

The Navy is War and Drama film.

Who directed The Navy?+

The Navy was directed by Shinji Murayama.

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