Movie

Dearest

★ 6.7(15)20121h 51m

Dearest is streaming on Netflix, U-NEXT and Netflix Standard with Ads in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Availability checked 11 June 2026.

Where to watch Dearest

🇯🇵 Japan

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Good to know

Director: Yasuo Furuhata
Release date: 2012-08-25
Runtime: 1h 51m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Toho Pictures

Dearest — trailer

About Dearest

Dearest is a 2012 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Yasuo Furuhata, starring Ken Takakura, Yuko Tanaka and Koichi Sato. It has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 15 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Dearest in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The posthumous wish of Eiji's wife is for her ashes to be scattered in the ocean near her hometown. Eiji also learns that his wife letter for him at the post office before she died.

Cast

Ken Takakura

Eiji Shimakura

Yuko Tanaka

Yoko Shimakura

Koichi Sato

Nanbara

Tsuyoshi Kusanagi

Yûji Tamiya

Kimiko Yo

Tamiko Hamasaki

Haruka Ayase

Naoko Hamasaki

Takeshi Kitano

Teruo Sugino

Tadanobu Asano

Policeman

Mieko Harada

Kumiko Tsukamoto

Kyōzō Nagatsuka

Kazuo Tsukamoto

Takashi Okamura

Hideji Ōtaki

Gorô Ôura

Themes & keywords

testamentlast will and testamentcamper

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Dearest in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Dearest on Netflix, U-NEXT and Netflix Standard with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.

Is Dearest on Netflix?+

Yes — Dearest is available to stream on Netflix in Japan.

How long is Dearest?+

Dearest has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

Who stars in Dearest?+

Dearest stars Ken Takakura, Yuko Tanaka, Koichi Sato, Tsuyoshi Kusanagi and Kimiko Yo.

When did Dearest come out?+

Dearest is a 2012 movie directed by Yasuo Furuhata.

What genre is Dearest?+

Dearest is Drama film.

Who directed Dearest?+

Dearest was directed by Yasuo Furuhata.