Movie

The Red Thread

★ 5.0(3)20081h 42m

The Red Thread is streaming on Netflix, U-NEXT, Netflix Standard with Ads and FOD in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability checked 15 June 2026.

Where to watch The Red Thread

🇯🇵 Japan

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Good to know

Director: Shosuke Murakami
Release date: 2008-12-20
Runtime: 1h 42m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan

About The Red Thread

The Red Thread is a 2008 movie in the Drama and Romance genres, directed by Shosuke Murakami, starring Junpei Mizobata, Nao Minamisawa and Ryo Kimura. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.0/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Red Thread in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Mei has been in love with Yuya all her life. They've grown up together. But when they reach their second year of middle school, Yuya suddenly professes his love for her older sister, Haruna.

Cast

Junpei Mizobata

Nishino Atsush

Nao Minamisawa

Takemiya Mei

Ryo Kimura

Takahashi Riku

Rei Okamoto

Yamagishi Mia

Hitomi Miyauchi

Nakagawa Sara

Toshihiro Yashiba

Inoue

Mio Miyatake

Takemiya Mei (young)

Manabu Hamada

Ishikawa Haruo

Anna Ishibashi

Tadokoro Mami

Kaoru Hirata

Kawaguchi Miyabi

Mirai Yamamoto

Nishino Natsumi

Hiroshi Yazaki

Shinozaki Yuya

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Red Thread in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream The Red Thread on Netflix, U-NEXT, Netflix Standard with Ads and FOD. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is The Red Thread on Netflix?+

Yes — The Red Thread is available to stream on Netflix in Japan.

How long is The Red Thread?+

The Red Thread has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Who stars in The Red Thread?+

The Red Thread stars Junpei Mizobata, Nao Minamisawa, Ryo Kimura, Rei Okamoto and Hitomi Miyauchi.

When did The Red Thread come out?+

The Red Thread is a 2008 movie directed by Shosuke Murakami.

What genre is The Red Thread?+

The Red Thread is Drama and Romance film.

Who directed The Red Thread?+

The Red Thread was directed by Shosuke Murakami.