Movie

Universal Language

“This film longs to hold you.”

★ 6.9(45)20241h 29m

Universal Language is available to rent or buy on U-NEXT, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FOD in Japan. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 11 June 2026.

Where to watch Universal Language

🇯🇵 Japan

Good to know

Director: Matthew Rankin
Release date: 2024-09-20
Runtime: 1h 29m
Language: French
Box office: $306,051
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: Metafilms

Universal Language — trailer

About Universal Language

Universal Language is a 2024 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Matthew Rankin, starring Rojina Esmaeili, Saba Vahedyousefi and Matthew Rankin. It has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 45 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Universal Language in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Winter. Somewhere between Tehran and Winnipeg. Negin and Nazgol find a sum of money frozen deep within the sidewalk ice and try to find a way to get it out. Massoud leads a group of befuddled tourists upon an increasingly-strange walking tour of Winnipeg historic sites. Matthew leaves his job at the Québec government and embarks upon a mysterious journey to visit his estranged mother.

Cast

Rojina Esmaeili

Negin

Saba Vahedyousefi

Nazgol

Matthew Rankin

Matthew (Massoud)

Pirouz Nemati

Massoud (Matthew)

Mani Soleymanlou

Iraj Bilodeau

Ila Firouzabadi

Bus Driver

Sobhan Javadi

Omid

Danielle Fichaud

Monsieur Castonguay

Bahram Nabatian

Hafez Ghamghosar

Hemela Pourafzal

Woman with Turkey

Dara Najmabadi

Pirouz

Denis Houle

Jean

Themes & keywords

quebecwinnipegindependent filmexperimental cinemadry humor

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Universal Language in Japan?+

In Japan, Universal Language is available to rent or buy on U-NEXT, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FOD. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Universal Language on Netflix?+

Universal Language is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is Universal Language?+

Universal Language has a runtime of 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).

Who stars in Universal Language?+

Universal Language stars Rojina Esmaeili, Saba Vahedyousefi, Matthew Rankin, Pirouz Nemati and Mani Soleymanlou.

When did Universal Language come out?+

Universal Language is a 2024 movie directed by Matthew Rankin.

What genre is Universal Language?+

Universal Language is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed Universal Language?+

Universal Language was directed by Matthew Rankin.