Sympathy for the Underdog
A yakuza gang gets driven out of Yokohama by a big gang from Tokyo. They relocate to Okinawa to violently start over.
Where to watch Sympathy for the Underdog in United States
Can I watch Sympathy for the Underdog in United States? Yes — you can stream Sympathy for the Underdog in United States on Philo, OVID, and Fandor Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video.
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Amazon VideoClick a service to open Sympathy for the Underdog there. Availability last verified on August 21, 2026.
Where is Sympathy for the Underdog streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Philo, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel, Eternal Family | Amazon Video |
| Canada | OVID, Midnight Pulp, Hoopla | — |
| France | — | Orange VOD |
| Japan | U-NEXT, Toei On Demand Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Sympathy for the Underdog
Sympathy for the Underdog is a 1971 Japanese-language drama, action and crime film directed by Kinji Fukasaku. The cast is led by Koji Tsuruta, Tomisaburō Wakayama, Noboru Andō. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel.
Sympathy for the Underdog was produced by Toei Company and made in Japan. It was released on January 12, 1971.
- Director
- Kinji Fukasaku
- Writers
- Fumio Kōnami, Hirō Matsuda, Kinji Fukasaku
- Release date
- January 12, 1971
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Toei Company
Sympathy for the Underdog cast & crew
Sympathy for the Underdog was directed by Kinji Fukasaku and written by Fumio Kōnami, Hirō Matsuda, and Kinji Fukasaku.
The cast features Koji Tsuruta as Masuo Gunji, Tomisaburō Wakayama as Yonabaru, Noboru Andō as Noburo Kudo, Asao Koike as Ozaki, Tsunehiko Watase as Shin Seki, and Akiko Kudō as Terumi Higa.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Takeo Yamashita, cinematography is by Hanjirō Nakazawa, and it was produced by Kōji Shundō and Toru Yoshida.
Is Sympathy for the Underdog worth watching?
At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, action, and crime, Sympathy for the Underdog is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Sympathy for the Underdog
In United States, you can stream Sympathy for the Underdog on Philo, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel, Eternal Family, and Midnight Pulp, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Sympathy for the Underdog
Koji Tsuruta
Masuo Gunji
Tomisaburō Wakayama
Yonabaru
Noboru Andō
Noburo Kudo
Asao Koike
Ozaki
Tsunehiko Watase
Shin Seki
Akiko Kudō
Terumi Higa
Kenji Imai
Mad Dog Jiro
Harumi Sone
One Shot
Tōru Yuri
Old Man
Asao Uchida
Eisaku Oba
Hideo Murota
'Shark' Samejima
Keijirō Morozumi
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Sympathy for the Underdog — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Sympathy for the Underdog in United States?
Sympathy for the Underdog is streaming on Philo, OVID, Fandor Amazon Channel, Eternal Family in United States.
▸Is Sympathy for the Underdog on Philo?
Yes — Sympathy for the Underdog is currently available on Philo in United States.
▸What language is Sympathy for the Underdog in?
Sympathy for the Underdog is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Sympathy for the Underdog?
Sympathy for the Underdog runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).
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