# Where to watch JAKUCHO: An Extraordinary Life of a Japanese Nun (2022) in the UK

> JAKUCHO: An Extraordinary Life of a Japanese Nun (2022) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 1 August 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2022  
**Runtime:** 96 minutes  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 1 August 2026 (2026-08-01T10:49:15.602Z)  

## Synopsis

Documentary about the Buddhist nun Setouchi Jakucho, who continued writing until her death in November 2021 at the age of 99. Features words of wisdom and personal revelations in never-seen-before footage captured by Nakamura Yu over a 17-year period.  Setouchi Jakucho achieved undisputed acclaim as a feminist author with numerous semi-autobiographical novels based on personal experiences, including affairs and elopement. The film shows her attitude of fully embracing life even after becoming a Buddhist nun at age 51, which earned her wide-spread popularity in Japan.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch JAKUCHO: An Extraordinary Life of a Japanese Nun in the UK?**

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**Is JAKUCHO: An Extraordinary Life of a Japanese Nun on Netflix in the UK?**

No — JAKUCHO: An Extraordinary Life of a Japanese Nun (2022) is not currently on Netflix in the UK, and no other UK streaming, rental, or purchase listing was found in today's data. Licences change frequently — check back soon.

**Is JAKUCHO: An Extraordinary Life of a Japanese Nun on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

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**Is JAKUCHO: An Extraordinary Life of a Japanese Nun on Disney+ in the UK?**

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## Sources

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- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/1711221/jakucho-an-extraordinary-life-of-a-japanese-nun-2022
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/9wo8LolDL8w7lrLfNP7vsg6tIqn.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/1711221/jakucho-an-extraordinary-life-of-a-japanese-nun-2022.json

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