Where to watch The Ballad of Narayama (1958) in the UK
The Ballad of Narayama (1958) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store or bought from Apple TV Store. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
In Kabuki style, the film tells the story of a remote mountain village where the scarcity of food leads to a voluntary but socially-enforced policy in which relatives carry 70-year-old family members up Narayama mountain to die. Granny Orin is approaching 70, content to embrace her fate. Her widowed son Tatsuhei cannot bear losing his mother, even as she arranges his marriage to a widow his age. Her grandson Kesa, who's girlfriend is pregnant, is selfishly happy to see Orin die. Around them, a family of thieves are dealt with severely, and an old man, past 70, whose son has cast him out, scrounges for food. Will Orin's loving and accepting spirit teach and ennoble her family?
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in The Ballad of Narayama.
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Kinuyo TanakaOrin -
Teiji TakahashiTatsuhei -
Yūko MochizukiTamayan -
Seiji MiyaguchiMatayan -
Yūnosuke ItōMatayan's son -
Ken MitsudaTeruyan
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Danko IchikawaKesakichi -
Keiko OgasawaraMatsu-yan
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The Ballad of Narayama — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Ballad of Narayama in the UK?
The Ballad of Narayama (1958) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to rent on Apple TV Store and buy on Apple TV Store in the United Kingdom.
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Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store so you can check the current price.
Can I buy a digital copy of The Ballad of Narayama?
Yes. The Ballad of Narayama can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
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The Ballad of Narayama is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.
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