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The Eternal Zero (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 7

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Released in 2013, The Eternal Zero is a drama and war film directed by Takashi Yamazaki, running about 144 minutes.

What it’s about. A young man Kentaro Saeki keeps failing his bar test and does not know what to do any more. His older sister Keiko is a freelance writer. Kentaro and Keiko begin to search for information on their grandfather Kyuzo Miyabe who dead in the special forces during World War II. Their grandfather Kyuzo Miyabe was terrified of death and obsessed with life. Why did he join the special forces? According to his fellow navy soldiers, Kyuzo Miyabe was a genius and also a coward. Kentaro and Keiko then discovers the shocking truth which has been sealed for 60 years.

Who’s in it. The Eternal Zero stars Junichi Okada as Kyuzo Miyabe, Haruma Miura as Kentaro Saeki, Mao Inoue as Matsuno and Isao Natsuyagi as Kenichiro, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Eternal Zero has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $84.5M at the box office.

Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Icon Film Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Eternal Zero page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Eternal Zero tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Eternal Zero (2013)?
In GB, The Eternal Zero is available to stream on Icon Film Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Eternal Zero worth watching?
The Eternal Zero holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in The Eternal Zero?
The Eternal Zero stars Junichi Okada, Haruma Miura, Mao Inoue, Isao Natsuyagi and Jun Fubuki.
When was The Eternal Zero released?
The Eternal Zero was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 144 minutes.