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Minamata

2020·Movie·R·115 min·6.9(332)

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.

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FranceMolotov TVOrange VOD
SpainAmazon Prime Video, Acontra Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, TivifyApple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies
BrazilApple TV Store, Google Play Movies
JapanU-NEXTAmazon 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
#japan#war photographer#mercury poisoning

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

Johnny Depp

W. Eugene Smith

Minami

Minami

Aileen

Hiroyuki Sanada

Hiroyuki Sanada

Mitsuo Yamazaki

Bill Nighy

Bill Nighy

Robert "Bob" Hayes

Jun Kunimura

Jun Kunimura

Junichi Nojima

Ryo Kase

Ryo Kase

Kiyoshi

Tadanobu Asano

Tadanobu Asano

Tatsuo Matsumura

Akiko Iwase

Akiko Iwase

Masako Matsumura

Katherine Jenkins

Katherine Jenkins

Millie

Lily Robinson

Lily Robinson

Diandra

Ayumi Takano

Ayumi Takano

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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.

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