Film Noir is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Japan, and available to rent or buy on FOD. Availability checked 22 July 2026.
Where to watch Film Noir
🇯🇵 Japan
Good to know
- Director
- Masahiro Kobayashi
- Release date
- 2000-11-04
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
About Film Noir
Film Noir is a 2000 movie, directed by Masahiro Kobayashi, starring Ryo Ishibashi, Nene Otsuka and Ken Ogata. It has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Film Noir in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
The movie is absurd, and a thoroughly original take on the morale in Japanese society. The images are beautiful, and the people are as cold as the snow that surrounds them. The take on Melville's "Samoraï" from -67 is obvious, but Kobayashi turns the image around and portrays the killer as the weakest person in the movie - haunted by his demanding wife and the moaning contractor, who is one of the most mysterious characters ever portrayed in a movie.
Cast
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Film Noir in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream Film Noir on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on FOD.
Is Film Noir on Netflix?+
Film Noir 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 Film Noir?+
Film Noir has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
Who stars in Film Noir?+
Film Noir stars Ryo Ishibashi, Nene Otsuka, Ken Ogata, Ken Mitsuishi and Sanshō Shinsui.
When did Film Noir come out?+
Film Noir is a 2000 movie directed by Masahiro Kobayashi.
Who directed Film Noir?+
Film Noir was directed by Masahiro Kobayashi.
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