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The Water Margin

The Water Margin (1973-1974) - Where to Watch

Audience Score
76

Want to watch The Water Margin on your TV, phone, or tablet? The Water Margin is currently available to stream via subscription, rental, or purchase on in the US.

Here are a few important points about the Nippon TV series. Originally premiering October 2nd, 1973, "The Water Margin" stars Atsuo Nakamura, Sanae Tsuchida, Kei Satō, Takeshi Ōbayashi. The show spans 2 season(s) and currently holds a 76/100 rating on TMDb, which comes from reviews from 12 community users.

Looking for a quick plot summary? Here’s the plot: "The Water Margin is a Japanese television series based on Water Margin, one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. The novel details the trials and tribulations of 108 outlaws during the Song Dynasty. This adaptation follows Lin Chung and his clashes with the local government official Kao Chiu. The Water Margin is famous for its, sometimes obscure, but memorable philosophical quotes, such as "Do not despise the snake for having no horns,for who is to say it will not become a dragon?"""

All Seasons

Season 2
Jan 1, 1974
Season 1
Oct 2, 1973