Epidemic is streaming on U-NEXT and FOD in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability checked 24 June 2026.
Where to watch Epidemic
🇯🇵 Japan
Good to know
- Director
- Lars von Trier
- Release date
- 1987-09-11
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Denmark
- Studio
- Det Danske Filminstitut
Epidemic — trailer
About Epidemic
Epidemic is a 1987 movie in the Drama and Horror genres, directed by Lars von Trier, starring Lars von Trier, Niels Vørsel and Claes Kastholm Hansen. It has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.7/10 from 137 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Epidemic in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
A director and screenwriter pen a script and, in the process, blur the line between fiction and reality.
Cast
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Epidemic in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream Epidemic on U-NEXT and FOD. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.
Is Epidemic on Netflix?+
Epidemic is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on U-NEXT and FOD.
How long is Epidemic?+
Epidemic has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
Who stars in Epidemic?+
Epidemic stars Lars von Trier, Niels Vørsel, Claes Kastholm Hansen, Udo Kier and Svend Ali Hamann.
When did Epidemic come out?+
Epidemic is a 1987 movie directed by Lars von Trier.
What genre is Epidemic?+
Epidemic is Drama and Horror film.
Who directed Epidemic?+
Epidemic was directed by Lars von Trier.
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