Bonanza (1959)
Bonanza is streaming in Japan on Amazon Prime Video, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, FOD.
The verdict
Bonanza has pulled the kind of numbers most English series never see. It's sitting at 7.5/10 on TMDB across 500 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Episode length hovers around 49 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, FOD.
Is it worth starting?
This is 14 seasons deep — English western with action & adventure threaded through. Starting now means a backlog — worth knowing before you press play.
- Why
- It rates 7.5/10 on 500 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you don't want to start something several seasons deep
- Best for
- A long run rather than a single sitting
Story
The High-Sierra adventures of Ben Cartwright and his sons as they run and defend their ranch while helping the surrounding community.
Good to know
| Runtime | ~49 min per episode |
| Genre | Western / Action & Adventure |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
David Dortort
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 27 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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