Red Beard (1965)
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Red Beard is streaming in Japan on U-NEXT.
What the audience says
Red Beard is one of the better-rated Japanese films out there. It holds an 8.2/10 on TMDB from 433 ratings, well above what most films manage. At 185 minutes it's a long sit, so save it for when you've got the evening. In Japan you can stream it on U-NEXT.
Should you spend 3h 5m on it?
3h 5m of Japanese drama. Past two and a half hours, it needs a proper evening rather than a weeknight.
- Why
- It rates 8.2/10 on 433 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you don't have a clear three hours
- Best for
- A free weekend evening
Story
Aspiring to an easy job as personal physician to a wealthy family, Noboru Yasumoto is disappointed when his first post after medical school takes him to a small country clinic under the gruff doctor Red Beard. Yasumoto rebels in numerous ways, but Red Beard proves a wise and patient teacher. He gradually introduces his student to the unglamorous side of the profession, ultimately assigning him to care for a prostitute rescued from a local brothel.
Good to know
| Runtime | 3h 5m — long |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Akira Kurosawa
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 3 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: All U-NEXT titles in Japan
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