Japanese Story
“Some stories can change your life.”
Sandy, a geologist, finds herself stuck on a field trip to the Pilbara desert with a Japanese man she finds inscrutable, annoying and decidedly arrogant. Hiromitsu's view of her is not much better. Things go from bad to worse when they become stranded in one of the most remote regions on Earth.
Where to watch Japanese Story in United States
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Kanopy
Hoopla
Plex
Tubi TV
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Japanese Story there. Availability last verified on June 21, 2026.
Where is Japanese Story streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Brazil | Reserva Imovision Amazon Channel | — |
About Japanese Story
Japanese Story is a 2003 English-language drama and romance film directed by Sue Brooks. The cast is led by Toni Collette, Gotaro Tsunashima, Matthew Dyktynski. It has a runtime of 1h 50m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy.
Japanese Story was produced by Fortissimo Films, Gecko Films, and Australian Film Finance Corporation and made in Australia. It was released on August 30, 2003. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $4 million worldwide.
- Director
- Sue Brooks
- Writers
- Alison Tilson
- Release date
- August 30, 2003
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Australia
- Budget
- $6 million
- Box office
- $4 million
- Production
- Fortissimo Films, Gecko Films, Australian Film Finance Corporation
Japanese Story cast & crew
Japanese Story was directed by Sue Brooks and written by Alison Tilson.
The cast features Toni Collette as Sandy Edwards, Gotaro Tsunashima as Hiromitsu Tachibana, Matthew Dyktynski as Bill Baird, Lynette Curran as Mum, Yumiko Tanaka as Yukiko Tachibana, and Kate Atkinson as Jackie.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Elizabeth Drake, cinematography is by Ian Baker, and it was produced by Sue Maslin.
Is Japanese Story worth watching?
Japanese Story holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 79 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 50m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Japanese Story is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Japanese Story
In United States, you can stream Japanese Story on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Plex, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Japanese Story
Toni Collette
Sandy Edwards
Gotaro Tsunashima
Hiromitsu Tachibana
Matthew Dyktynski
Bill Baird
Lynette Curran
Mum
Yumiko Tanaka
Yukiko Tachibana
Kate Atkinson
Jackie
Bill Young
Jimmy Smithers
Reg Evans
Bloke in Row Boat
George Shevtsov
James
Justine Clarke
Jane
Mike Frencham
Blake
John Howard
Richards
Japanese Story — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Japanese Story in United States?
Japanese Story is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Japanese Story on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Japanese Story is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Japanese Story in?
Japanese Story is originally in English, with audio tracks including Japanese, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Japanese Story?
Japanese Story runs 1 hours 50 minutes (110 minutes).
▸What is Japanese Story rated?
It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 79 ratings.
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