Distant Thunder is streaming on U-NEXT in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Availability checked 10 June 2026.
Where to watch Distant Thunder
🇯🇵 Japan
Good to know
- Director
- Kichitaro Negishi
- Release date
- 1981-10-23
- Runtime
- 2h 15m
- Language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Studio
- Art Theatre Guild
About Distant Thunder
Distant Thunder is a 1981 movie in the Romance and Drama genres, directed by Kichitaro Negishi, starring Toshiyuki Nagashima, Johnny Ohkura and Eri Ishida. It has a runtime of 2 hours 15 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 12 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Distant Thunder in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
A young man living on growing tomatoes in a greenhouse in a residential area. Tomato cultivation is as doomed as his personal life where he tries to keep alive his romance with the eccentric Kaede and parents selected fiancee Ayako.
Cast
Toshiyuki Nagashima
Mitsuo Wada
Johnny Ohkura
Hirotsugu Nakamori
Eri Ishida
Ayako Hanamori
Casey Takamine
Father of Mitsuo
Reiko Nanao
Mother of Mitsuo
Izumi Hara
Grandmother of Mitsuo
Yumiko Fujita
Chii
Keizo Kanie
Husband of Kaede
Akira Takahashi
Father of Ayako
Akemi Negishi
Mother of Hirotsugu
Eri Kanuma
Toshie Wada
Jun Etoh
Office worker
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Distant Thunder in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream Distant Thunder on U-NEXT. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.
Is Distant Thunder on Netflix?+
Distant Thunder is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on U-NEXT.
How long is Distant Thunder?+
Distant Thunder has a runtime of 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).
Who stars in Distant Thunder?+
Distant Thunder stars Toshiyuki Nagashima, Johnny Ohkura, Eri Ishida, Casey Takamine and Reiko Nanao.
When did Distant Thunder come out?+
Distant Thunder is a 1981 movie directed by Kichitaro Negishi.
What genre is Distant Thunder?+
Distant Thunder is Romance and Drama film.
Who directed Distant Thunder?+
Distant Thunder was directed by Kichitaro Negishi.
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