Movie

The Donkey Comes on a Tank

★ 9.0(1)19641h 37m

The Donkey Comes on a Tank is streaming on Hulu, U-NEXT, Plus Shochiku Amazon Channel and FOD in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

Where to watch The Donkey Comes on a Tank

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Good to know

Director: Yoji Yamada
Release date: 1964-12-26
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Shochiku

About The Donkey Comes on a Tank

The Donkey Comes on a Tank is a 1964 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Yoji Yamada, starring Hajime Hana, Shima Iwashita and Hiroshi Inuzuka. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 9.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Donkey Comes on a Tank in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Sabu was once a boy soldier but people in his village disliked him. He finally broke loose when his land was taken.

Cast

Hajime Hana

Shima Iwashita

Hiroshi Inuzuka

Kei Tani

Tokue Hanazawa

Tatsuo Matsumura

Kenzō Tabu

Takanobu Hozumi

Ichirō Sugai

Chōko Iida

Shoichi Ozawa

Eijirō Tōno

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Donkey Comes on a Tank in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream The Donkey Comes on a Tank on Hulu, U-NEXT, Plus Shochiku Amazon Channel and FOD. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is The Donkey Comes on a Tank on Netflix?+

The Donkey Comes on a Tank is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Hulu, U-NEXT, Plus Shochiku Amazon Channel and FOD.

How long is The Donkey Comes on a Tank?+

The Donkey Comes on a Tank has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in The Donkey Comes on a Tank?+

The Donkey Comes on a Tank stars Hajime Hana, Shima Iwashita, Hiroshi Inuzuka, Kei Tani and Tokue Hanazawa.

When did The Donkey Comes on a Tank come out?+

The Donkey Comes on a Tank is a 1964 movie directed by Yoji Yamada.

What genre is The Donkey Comes on a Tank?+

The Donkey Comes on a Tank is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed The Donkey Comes on a Tank?+

The Donkey Comes on a Tank was directed by Yoji Yamada.