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Fukushima 50

2020·Movie·12·122 min·6.5(190)

In the darkest hours, courage prevails.

Workers at the Fukushima Daiichi facility in Japan risk their lives and stay at the nuclear power plant to prevent total destruction after the region is devastated by an earthquake and tsunami in 2011.

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United StatesAmazon Prime Video, AsianCrush, Midnight Pulp, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
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CanadaAsianCrush, Midnight Pulp, Hoopla, Tubi TVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
GermanyDisaster X Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
FranceAmazon Prime Video, Molotov TV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Rakuten TVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD
SpainAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video
BrazilAmazon Prime Video, Globoplay, Filmelier Plus Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with AdsGoogle Play Movies, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
JapanAmazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD

About Fukushima 50

Fukushima 50 is a 2020 Japanese-language history, drama and action film directed by Setsuro Wakamatsu. The cast is led by Ken Watanabe, Koichi Sato, Hidetaka Yoshioka. It has a runtime of 2h 2m. Viewers rate it 6.5/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, AsianCrush, Midnight Pulp.

Fukushima 50 was produced by Shochiku, KADOKAWA, and KADOKAWA Daiei Studio and made in Japan. It was released on March 6, 2020, and carries a 12 certification. At the box office it grossed around $7 million worldwide.

Director
Setsuro Wakamatsu
Writers
Yoichi Maekawa
Release date
March 6, 2020
Original language
Japanese
Age rating
12
Status
Released
Country
Japan
Box office
$7 million
Production
Shochiku, KADOKAWA, KADOKAWA Daiei Studio
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Fukushima 50 cast & crew

Fukushima 50 was directed by Setsuro Wakamatsu and written by Yoichi Maekawa.

The cast features Ken Watanabe as Masao Yoshida, Koichi Sato as Toshio Izaki, Hidetaka Yoshioka as Takumi Maeda, Narumi Yasuda as Mari Asano, Naoto Ogata as Shoichi Nojiri, and Shōhei Hino as Hisao Omori.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Taro Iwashiro, cinematography is by Shôji Ehara, and it was produced by Shinichirou Inoue and Naohiko Ninomiya.

Is Fukushima 50 worth watching?

Fukushima 50 holds an audience score of 6.5/10 from 190 ratings, a solidly received history films.

At 2h 2m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy history, drama, and action, Fukushima 50 is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Fukushima 50

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Cast of Fukushima 50

Ken Watanabe

Ken Watanabe

Masao Yoshida

Koichi Sato

Koichi Sato

Toshio Izaki

Hidetaka Yoshioka

Hidetaka Yoshioka

Takumi Maeda

Narumi Yasuda

Narumi Yasuda

Mari Asano

Naoto Ogata

Naoto Ogata

Shoichi Nojiri

Shōhei Hino

Shōhei Hino

Hisao Omori

Mitsuru Hirata

Mitsuru Hirata

Shigeru Hirayama

Masato Hagiwara

Masato Hagiwara

Kazuo Igawa

Keisuke Horibe

Keisuke Horibe

Katsuji Kano

Hisahiro Ogura

Hisahiro Ogura

Kota Yano

Masato Wada

Masato Wada

Akira Honda

Masanori Ishii

Masanori Ishii

Yasuaki Kudo

Fukushima 50 — FAQs

Where can I watch Fukushima 50 in United States?

Fukushima 50 is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, AsianCrush, Midnight Pulp, Amazon Prime Video with Ads in United States.

Is Fukushima 50 on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Fukushima 50 is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.

What language is Fukushima 50 in?

Fukushima 50 is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Fukushima 50?

Fukushima 50 runs 2 hours 2 minutes (122 minutes).

What is Fukushima 50 rated?

Fukushima 50 is rated 12. It holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 190 ratings.

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