The Ballad of Narayama

Name: The Ballad of Narayama
Genre: Family, Drama, Mystery
Released: 1983-01-01
Rating: 7.4
Cast: Ken Ogata, Sumiko Sakamoto, Tonpei Hidari, Aki Takejo, Shoichi Ozawa

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1983| 2h 4m| IMDb 7.4

The Ballad of Narayama (1983) is currently streaming in the UK on Arrow Video. Last updated 20 January 2026.

Streaming availability last checked 20 January 2026

Family Drama Mystery

In a Japanese village, everyone who reaches the age of 70 has to climb a mountain to die...

Director: Shōhei Imamura

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Ken Ogata

Tatsuhei

Sumiko Sakamoto

Orin

Tonpei Hidari

Risuke

Aki Takejo

Tamayan

Shoichi Ozawa

Katsuzô

Fujio Tokita

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