Movie

Beyond Utopia

“See a place few have ever seen.”

★ 7.7(65)20231h 56m

Beyond Utopia is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

Where to watch Beyond Utopia

🇯🇵 Japan

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Good to know

Director: Madeleine Gavin
Release date: 2023-10-23
Runtime: 1h 56m
Language: English
Box office: $6,800
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Ideal Partners

Beyond Utopia — trailer

About Beyond Utopia

Beyond Utopia is a 2023 movie in the Documentary and History genres, directed by Madeleine Gavin, starring Barbara Demick, Kim Sung-eun and Lee Hyeon-seo. It has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.7/10 from 65 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Beyond Utopia in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A courageous pastor uses his underground network to rescue and aid North Korean families as they risk their lives to embrace freedom.

Cast

Barbara Demick

Self

Kim Sung-eun

Self

Lee Hyeon-seo

Self

Lee So-yeon

Self

Kim Jong-un

Self (archive footage)

Kim Jong-il

Self (archive footage)

Kim Il-sung

Self (archive footage)

Kim Jong-nam

Self (archive footage)

Jang Song-thaek

Self (archive footage)

Ri Sol-ju

Self (archive footage)

Douglas MacArthur

Self (archive footage)

Themes & keywords

refugeepastorbased on true storygeopoliticspolitical documentaryunderground movementnorth korean defectornorth korea

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Beyond Utopia in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Beyond Utopia on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.

Is Beyond Utopia on Netflix?+

Beyond Utopia is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

How long is Beyond Utopia?+

Beyond Utopia has a runtime of 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).

Who stars in Beyond Utopia?+

Beyond Utopia stars Barbara Demick, Kim Sung-eun, Lee Hyeon-seo, Lee So-yeon and Kim Jong-un.

When did Beyond Utopia come out?+

Beyond Utopia is a 2023 movie directed by Madeleine Gavin.

What genre is Beyond Utopia?+

Beyond Utopia is Documentary and History film.

Who directed Beyond Utopia?+

Beyond Utopia was directed by Madeleine Gavin.