Chushingura is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Japan. Availability checked 11 June 2026.
Where to watch Chushingura
🇯🇵 Japan
Good to know
- Director
- Masahiro Makino, Tomiyasu Ikeda
- Release date
- 1938-03-31
- Runtime
- 2h 51m
- Language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Studio
- Nikkatsu Corporation
About Chushingura
Chushingura is a 1938 movie in the History and Drama genres, directed by Masahiro Makino and Tomiyasu Ikeda, starring Chiezo Kataoka, Tsumasaburō Bandō and Kanjūrō Arashi. It has a runtime of 2 hours 51 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Chushingura in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
The vassals of the Asano clan, who surrendered the castle & became wanderers, deceive the enemy and the public, wait for an opportunity to avenge their master and his family.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Chushingura in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream Chushingura on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Is Chushingura on Netflix?+
Chushingura 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 Chushingura?+
Chushingura has a runtime of 2 hours 51 minutes (171 minutes).
Who stars in Chushingura?+
Chushingura stars Chiezo Kataoka, Tsumasaburō Bandō, Kanjūrō Arashi, Takashi Shimura and Kikutaro Onoe.
When did Chushingura come out?+
Chushingura is a 1938 movie directed by Masahiro Makino and Tomiyasu Ikeda.
What genre is Chushingura?+
Chushingura is History and Drama film.
Who directed Chushingura?+
Chushingura was directed by Masahiro Makino and Tomiyasu Ikeda.
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