The Ballad of Narayama - Where to Watch

Now, before we get into the important info of how you can watch 'The Ballad of Narayama' right now, here are some useful insights about the Toei Company drama flick. The Ballad of Narayama starring Ken Ogata, Sumiko Sakamoto, Tonpei Hidari, Aki Takejo has a Not Rated rating, a runtime of about 2 hr 10 min. The movie received a user score of 75/100 on TMDb, which is informed by reviews from 182 contributing users.

Thinking about what happens in this film? Here's the plot: "In a small village in a valley everyone who reaches the age of 70 must leave the village and go to a certain mountain top to die. If anyone should refuse they would disgrace their family. Old Orin is 69. This winter it is her turn to go to the mountain. But first she must make sure that her eldest son Tatsuhei finds a wife."

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Below, you'll find a number of top-tier streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription alternatives - along with the availability of 'The Ballad of Narayama' on each platform when they are available. 'The Ballad of Narayama' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on YouTube, Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, and ARROW in the US.