Movie

The Tang of Lemon

“A lemon could be a symbol of love. It could save you or destroy you.”

20122h 18m

The Tang of Lemon is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and FOD in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

Where to watch The Tang of Lemon

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Good to know

Director: Kazuki Katashima
Release date: 2012-12-15
Runtime: 2h 18m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Dogsugar

About The Tang of Lemon

The Tang of Lemon is a 2012 movie, directed by Kazuki Katashima, starring Hanae Kan, Narimi Arimori and Go Ayano. It has a runtime of 2 hours 18 minutes. Below you can see where to watch The Tang of Lemon in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Twenty-year-old Kaori, an aspiring accessory designer, spends her days troubled by her mother's violence and excessive meddling. Meanwhile, forty-year-old secretary Kaori, whose daughter is a shut-in, can't stop shoplifting and having casual sex.

Cast

Hanae Kan

Kaori

Narimi Arimori

Kaori

Go Ayano

Ishiyama

Hiroko Satoh

Shunya Shiraishi

Keita Machida

Masayuki Shida

Kohei Watanabe

Wakana Matsumoto

Arata Furuta

Shigeru Muroi

Tsuyoshi Ihara

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Tang of Lemon in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream The Tang of Lemon on Amazon Prime Video, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and FOD. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies.

Is The Tang of Lemon on Netflix?+

The Tang of Lemon is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and FOD.

How long is The Tang of Lemon?+

The Tang of Lemon has a runtime of 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).

Who stars in The Tang of Lemon?+

The Tang of Lemon stars Hanae Kan, Narimi Arimori, Go Ayano, Hiroko Satoh and Shunya Shiraishi.

When did The Tang of Lemon come out?+

The Tang of Lemon is a 2012 movie directed by Kazuki Katashima.

Who directed The Tang of Lemon?+

The Tang of Lemon was directed by Kazuki Katashima.