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The Surf

6.7(3)19751h 33m
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Where to watch The Surf in Japan

The Surf is streaming on Hulu in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability checked 14 June 2026.

About The Surf

The Surf is a 1975 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Katsumi Nishikawa, starring Momoe Yamaguchi, Tomokazu Miura and Ichirō Arishima. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Surf in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

The Surf trailer

Overview

Lonely youth Shinji meets Hatsue, a pretty pearl diver, on the beach and the two fall in love. But Shinji has a rival for Hatsue's affections, Yasuo. Yasuo spreads unpleasant gossip about his rival, and Hatsue's father forbids her to see Shinji. But when the boy saves the passengers on a boat owned by Hatsue's father, his luck in love begins to change.

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diving

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Surf in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream The Surf on Hulu. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is The Surf on Netflix?+

The Surf is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Hulu.

How long is The Surf?+

The Surf has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in The Surf?+

The Surf stars Momoe Yamaguchi, Tomokazu Miura, Ichirō Arishima, Keiko Tsushima and Yoshirō Aoki.

When did The Surf come out?+

The Surf is a 1975 movie directed by Katsumi Nishikawa.

What genre is The Surf?+

The Surf is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed The Surf?+

The Surf was directed by Katsumi Nishikawa.

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