Movie

The Firefly

★ 7.5(2)20011h 54m

The Firefly is streaming on Hulu and Toei On Demand Amazon Channel in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Availability checked 19 June 2026.

Where to watch The Firefly

🇯🇵 Japan

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Good to know

Director: Yasuo Furuhata
Release date: 2001-05-01
Runtime: 1h 54m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan

About The Firefly

The Firefly is a 2001 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Yasuo Furuhata, starring Ken Takakura, Yuko Tanaka and Isao Natsuyagi. It has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Firefly in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Shūji Yamaoka was a suicide pilot during the war who somehow survived Japan's surrender. After decades of working as a fisherman in Kumamoto, a provincial seaside city in southern Kyushu, Yamaoka remains reluctant to discuss his wartime experiences with anyone, much less an intrusive reporter looking for a feature story. Then a series of events shake Yamaoka to the core, forcing him to re-evaluate his past.

Cast

Ken Takakura

Yamaoka Shuji

Yuko Tanaka

Tomoko Yamaoka

Isao Natsuyagi

Takemoto

Ryuji Harada

Tetsuo

Takami Mizuhashi

Hotaru

Ayako Kobayashi

Kiichi Nakai

Hisashi Igawa

Tomoko Naraoka

Nenji Kobayashi

Renji Ishibashi

Yukiyoshi Ozawa

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Firefly in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream The Firefly on Hulu and Toei On Demand Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.

Is The Firefly on Netflix?+

The Firefly is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Hulu and Toei On Demand Amazon Channel.

How long is The Firefly?+

The Firefly has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

Who stars in The Firefly?+

The Firefly stars Ken Takakura, Yuko Tanaka, Isao Natsuyagi, Ryuji Harada and Takami Mizuhashi.

When did The Firefly come out?+

The Firefly is a 2001 movie directed by Yasuo Furuhata.

What genre is The Firefly?+

The Firefly is Drama film.

Who directed The Firefly?+

The Firefly was directed by Yasuo Furuhata.