Where to watch The Ballad of Narayama (1983)
130 min★ 7.5Drama
Yes — The Ballad of Narayama is free on Kanopy, which you get through most public libraries with a library card.
In a small village in a valley everyone who reaches the age of 70 must leave the village and go to a certain mountain top to die. If anyone should refuse they would disgrace their family. Old Orin is 69. This winter it is her turn to go to the mountain. But first she must make sure that her eldest son Tatsuhei finds a wife.
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The Ballad of Narayama — common questions
- Can I watch The Ballad of Narayama for free?
- Yes. The Ballad of Narayama is streaming at no cost on Kanopy. These are licensed services — free because they run ads or are funded by public libraries, not because they are pirating anything.
- Is The Ballad of Narayama on Netflix?
- No. The Ballad of Narayama is not on Netflix here. The services that do carry it are listed above.
- How do I watch The Ballad of Narayama without paying anything?
- Through a library. Kanopy is free to use but signs you in with a library or university card, so you will need one — most public library systems in the US and UK include it at no charge.
- How long is The Ballad of Narayama?
- The Ballad of Narayama runs 130 minutes.
