

Minamata
“Let truth be the prejudice.”
War photographer W. Eugene Smith travels back to Japan where he documents the devastating effect of mercury poisoning in coastal communities.
Where to watch Minamata in United States
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Where is Minamata 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, Google Play Movies |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Rakuten TV, YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Beamafilm | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Rakuten TV | — |
| France | Molotov TV | Orange VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Acontra Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tivify | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About Minamata
Minamata is a 2020 English-language drama and history film directed by Andrew Levitas. The cast is led by Johnny Depp, Minami, Hiroyuki Sanada. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy.
Minamata was produced by Metalwork Pictures, Infinitum Nihil, and Head Gear Films and made in United States of America and United Kingdom. It was released on March 13, 2020, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- Andrew Levitas
- Writers
- David K. Kessler, Stephen Deuters, Andrew Levitas
- Release date
- March 13, 2020
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Metalwork Pictures, Infinitum Nihil, Head Gear Films
Minamata cast & crew
Minamata was directed by Andrew Levitas and written by David K. Kessler, Stephen Deuters, and Andrew Levitas.
The cast features Johnny Depp as W. Eugene Smith, Minami as Aileen, Hiroyuki Sanada as Mitsuo Yamazaki, Bill Nighy as Robert "Bob" Hayes, Jun Kunimura as Junichi Nojima, and Ryo Kase as Kiyoshi.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ryuichi Sakamoto, cinematography is by Benoît Delhomme, and it was produced by Zach Avery and Monika Bacardi.
Is Minamata worth watching?
Minamata holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 332 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, Minamata is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Minamata
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Cast of Minamata

Johnny Depp
W. Eugene Smith

Minami
Aileen

Hiroyuki Sanada
Mitsuo Yamazaki

Bill Nighy
Robert "Bob" Hayes

Jun Kunimura
Junichi Nojima

Ryo Kase
Kiyoshi

Tadanobu Asano
Tatsuo Matsumura

Akiko Iwase
Masako Matsumura

Katherine Jenkins
Millie

Lily Robinson
Diandra

Ayumi Takano
Hikaru Inagawa
Giichi Matsushima
Minamata — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Minamata in United States?
Minamata is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Kanopy, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Minamata on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Minamata is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Minamata in?
Minamata is originally in English, with audio tracks including Japanese, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Minamata?
Minamata runs 1 hours 55 minutes (115 minutes).
▸What is Minamata rated?
Minamata is rated R. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 332 ratings.











