Kuroneko
“Beware what lurks in the bamboo forest craving the blood of samurai!”
Kuroneko is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. Availability checked 15 June 2026.
Where to watch Kuroneko
🇨🇦 Canada
Good to know
- Director
- Kaneto Shindō
- Release date
- 1968-02-24
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Studio
- Nihon Eiga Shinsha
Kuroneko — trailer
About Kuroneko
Kuroneko is a 1968 movie in the Drama, Fantasy and Horror genres, directed by Kaneto Shindō, starring Kichiemon Nakamura II, Nobuko Otowa and Kiwako Taichi. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 229 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Kuroneko in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
In the Sengoku period, a woman and her daughter are raped and murdered by soldiers during a time of civil war. Afterwards, a series of samurai returning from the war through that area are found mysteriously dead with their throats torn out. The governor calls in a wild and fierce young hero to quell what is evidently an Onryō ghost.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Kuroneko in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Kuroneko on Criterion Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.
Is Kuroneko on Netflix?+
Kuroneko is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.
How long is Kuroneko?+
Kuroneko has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
Who stars in Kuroneko?+
Kuroneko stars Kichiemon Nakamura II, Nobuko Otowa, Kiwako Taichi, Kei Satō and Taiji Tonoyama.
When did Kuroneko come out?+
Kuroneko is a 1968 movie directed by Kaneto Shindō.
What genre is Kuroneko?+
Kuroneko is Drama, Fantasy and Horror film.
Who directed Kuroneko?+
Kuroneko was directed by Kaneto Shindō.
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