Why Not?
Near the turbulent end of the Edo era, a man returning to Japan after exile in America searches for his wife and becomes swept up in the current of revolution in this incisive period drama from the great Shohei Imamura.
Where to Watch
United States
Currently you are able to watch Why Not? streaming on The Criterion Channel.
'Why Not?' Streaming: How to Watch Anywhere
Currently, Why Not? is available in Canada, and the US
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| Country | Services | Access with NordVPN |
|---|---|---|
| United States | The Criterion Channel | ✅ |
| United Kingdom | Not Available | ✅ |
| Australia | Not Available | ✅ |
| Canada | The Criterion Channel | ✅ |
| New Zealand | Not Available | ✅ |
Streaming availability last updated: 03:02:50 AM, 05/13/2025 PST
More Information on Why Not?
Near the turbulent end of the Edo era, a man returning to Japan after exile in America searches for his wife and becomes swept up in the current of revolution in this incisive period drama from the great Shohei Imamura. Why Not? featuring Shigeru Izumiya and Kaori Momoi is streaming with subscription on The Criterion Channel. It's a drama movie.
Director
Shōhei Imamura
Genji
Shigeru Izumiya
Ine
Kaori Momoi
Itoman
Masao Kusakari
Furukawa
Ken Ogata
Masuya
Norihei Miki
Toramatsu
Junzaburō Ban
Oko
倍賞美津子
Kinzo
Shigeru Tsuyuguchi
Oyoshi
Ako
Magoshichi
Shôhei Hino
Yoshino
Shino Ikenami
Nui
Etsuko Ikuta
Roku
Hiroshi Inuzuka
Nakazawa
Chōichirō Kawarasaki
Koide
Kazuo Kitamura
Matakichi
Nenji Kobayashi
Hanjiro
Yasuaki Kurata
Sakunojo
Shoichi Ozawa
Densuke
Sanshô Shinsui
Yamikumo-dayu
Kazuko Shirakawa
Producer
Jirô Tomoda
Producer
Shigemi Sugisaki
Writer
Ken Miyamoto
Composer
Shinichirô Ikebe
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