Where to Watch The Battle of Okinawa

Want to behold the glory that is 'The Battle of Okinawa' in the comfort of your own home? Searching for a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or view the Kihachi Okamoto-directed movie via subscription can be a challenge, so we here at Moviefone want to help you out.

Below, you'll find a number of top-tier streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription options - along with the availability of 'The Battle of Okinawa' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into the nitty-gritty of how you can watch 'The Battle of Okinawa' right now, here are some specifics about the TOHO history flick.

Released , 'The Battle of Okinawa' stars Keiju Kobayashi, Yūzō Kayama, Tetsuro Tamba, Tatsuya Nakadai The movie has a runtime of about 2 hr 29 min, and received a user score of 75 (out of 100) on TMDb, which compiled reviews from 12 knowledgeable users.

Curious to know what the movie's about? Here's the plot: "The Americans are swiftly closing on Okinawa, an island just south of the Japanese mainland. The Imperial command sends top generals and several army divisions to defend it at all costs. The mission quickly degenerates as vital resources and troops are diverted to other islands. After a civilian evacuation ends in tragedy most of non-combatants are forced to remain on the island. Many convert to soldier status. Tokyo sends mixed messages that squander time and resources, as when they order the defenders to build an airstrip for aircraft that never come. The truth soon becomes obvious: the high command decides that the island cannot be held and effectively abandons the Okinawan defenders. When the Americans land many troops are deployed in the wrong places. As the slaughter mounts, a suicidal attitude takes hold. Okinawa becomes a death trap, for civilian volunteers and non-combatants as well." .