Zen is streaming on Hulu and KADOKAWA channel Amazon Channel in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and FOD. Availability checked 14 June 2026.
Where to watch Zen
🇯🇵 Japan
Good to know
- Director
- Banmei Takahashi
- Release date
- 2009-01-10
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Language
- Japanese
- Box office
- $2,877,113
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Studio
- KADOKAWA
Zen — trailer
About Zen
Zen is a 2009 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Banmei Takahashi, starring Kantarô Nakamura, Yuki Uchida and Ryushin Tei. It has a runtime of 2 hours 7 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.1/10 from 31 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Zen in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
In the early 1200s, Dogen brought Chinese Zen philosophy to Japan, and established the Japanese Zen school of Buddhism. He taught that a person was capable of realizing Buddhahood within himself, by way of Zazen. Zazen is extended hours of sitting and meditating to achieve a state of “Mu” (nothingness, or empty existence).
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Zen in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream Zen on Hulu and KADOKAWA channel Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and FOD.
Is Zen on Netflix?+
Zen is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Hulu and KADOKAWA channel Amazon Channel.
How long is Zen?+
Zen has a runtime of 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
Who stars in Zen?+
Zen stars Kantarô Nakamura, Yuki Uchida, Ryushin Tei, Kengo Kora and Tatsuya Fujiwara.
When did Zen come out?+
Zen is a 2009 movie directed by Banmei Takahashi.
What genre is Zen?+
Zen is Drama and History film.
Who directed Zen?+
Zen was directed by Banmei Takahashi.
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