The World of Kanako
Directed by Tetsuya Nakashima
When Kanako, a model daughter and a brilliant student, disappears, her mother asks her ex-husband, a violent former policeman, to find her. As his investigation progresses, his idealized image of Kanako cracks: the girl hides a dark life that her father can not even imagine.
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Top cast
Koji Yakusho
Akikazu Fujishima
Nana Komatsu
Kanako Fujishima
Hiroya Shimizu
I / Narrator
Satoshi Tsumabuki
Detective Asai
Joe Odagiri
Detective Aikawa
Asuka Kurosawa
Kiriko Fujishima
Jun Kunimura
Dr. Tsujimura
Munetaka Aoki
Sakiyama
Megumi Hatachiya
Detective Aikawa's Wife
Ai Hashimoto
Morishita
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The World of Kanako online?
As of August 7, 2026, The World of Kanako is available to stream on Fandor, Hi-YAH, ARROW, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Plex, Tubi TV, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fawesome in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is The World of Kanako on Netflix?
No — The World of Kanako is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on Fandor, Hi-YAH, ARROW, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Plex, Tubi TV, Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fawesome instead.
Can I rent or buy The World of Kanako online?
Yes. In United States, The World of Kanako can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream The World of Kanako?
As of August 7, 2026, The World of Kanako is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Canada, Mexico, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on August 7, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
