Why Cry is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in Japan. Availability checked 15 June 2026.
Where to watch Why Cry
🇯🇵 Japan
Good to know
- Director
- Kiyohito Seki
- Release date
- 1958-05-27
- Runtime
- 54m
- Language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Studio
- Nikkatsu Corporation
About Why Cry
Why Cry is a 1958 movie in the Music and Drama genres, directed by Kiyohito Seki, starring Shinsuke Maki, Mitsuko Mitagawa and Kenjiro Uemura. It has a runtime of 54 minutes. Below you can see where to watch Why Cry in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
Japanese "kayo" film centered around the song "Anko naze naku" by Takeo Fujishima.
Cast
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Why Cry in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream Why Cry on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Is Why Cry on Netflix?+
Why Cry is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
How long is Why Cry?+
Why Cry has a runtime of 54 minutes (54 minutes).
Who stars in Why Cry?+
Why Cry stars Shinsuke Maki, Mitsuko Mitagawa, Kenjiro Uemura, Jun Miyazaki and Yukihiko Sugi.
When did Why Cry come out?+
Why Cry is a 1958 movie directed by Kiyohito Seki.
What genre is Why Cry?+
Why Cry is Music and Drama film.
Who directed Why Cry?+
Why Cry was directed by Kiyohito Seki.
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