Movie

Year One

“Meet your ancestors.”

★ 5.0(2,034)20091h 37m

Year One is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Availability checked 16 June 2026.

Where to watch Year One

🇯🇵 Japan

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Good to know

Director: Harold Ramis
Release date: 2009-06-18
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: English
Box office: $62,357,900
Budget: $60,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Columbia Pictures

Year One — trailer

About Year One

Year One is a 2009 movie in the Comedy and Adventure genres, directed by Harold Ramis, starring Jack Black, Michael Cera and Oliver Platt. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.0/10 from 2,034 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Year One in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

When a couple of lazy hunter-gatherers are banished from their primitive village, they set off on an epic journey through the ancient world.

Cast

Jack Black

Zed

Michael Cera

Oliver Platt

High Priest

David Cross

Cain

Christopher Mintz-Plasse

Isaac

Vinnie Jones

Sargon

Hank Azaria

Abraham

Juno Temple

Eema

Olivia Wilde

Princess Inanna

June Diane Raphael

Maya

Xander Berkeley

King

Gia Carides

Queen

Themes & keywords

templecircumcisionslaverystone ageprehistorycavemenduringcreditsstingerprehistoric man

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Year One in Japan?+

In Japan, you can stream Year One on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.

Is Year One on Netflix?+

Yes — Year One is available to stream on Netflix in Japan.

How long is Year One?+

Year One has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in Year One?+

Year One stars Jack Black, Michael Cera, Oliver Platt, David Cross and Christopher Mintz-Plasse.

When did Year One come out?+

Year One is a 2009 movie directed by Harold Ramis.

What genre is Year One?+

Year One is Comedy and Adventure film.

Who directed Year One?+

Year One was directed by Harold Ramis.