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Where to Watch Why Not? (1981) in the US
- 1981
- 2h 31m
- 6.8IMDb
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What it's about
Near the turbulent end of the Edo era, a man returning to Japan after exile in America searches for his wife and becomes swept up in the current of revolution in this incisive period drama from the great Shohei Imamura.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Shôhei Imamura
- Writer
- Shôhei Imamura, Ken Miyamoto
- Starring
- Shigeru Izumiya, Kaori Momoi, Masao Kusakari
Details
- Release date
- Jan 8, 1981
- Language
- Japanese, English
- Country
- Japan
- Awards
- 6 wins & 7 nominations
Where to Watch Why Not? (1981) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch Why Not? in the United States?
- Why Not? is available with a subscription in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on The Criterion Channel (HD).
- Can I stream Why Not? or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on The Criterion Channel (HD).
- Can I watch Why Not? for free in the United States?
- We have not confirmed a free option for Why Not? in the United States.
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