The Orphan Brother (1961) film poster — UK streaming guide

Where to watch The Orphan Brother (1961) in the UK

The Orphan Brother (1961) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 14 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

After their father quarrels with local military men, Anju and Zushio are forced to flee, but they are captured and sold into slavery. When their mother dies, they are sold to Sansho the Bailiff, a cruel man who subjects them to hideous torments. While Anju falls into a lake and is transformed into a swan, Zushio escapes and after being adopted to a nobleman grows to a young man. He will then fight to defeat the evil Dayu and free all the slaves.

  • Film
  • 1961
  • 83 min
  • ★ 6.3/10 TMDB
  • History
  • Animation
  • Family
  • Fantasy

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Trailer - Anju to Zushio-Maru (Toei, 1961)

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Cast & crew

Top-billed cast in The Orphan Brother.

DirectorsTaiji Yabushita, Yugo Serikawa
WritersSumie Tanaka, Yugo Serikawa, Taiji Yabushita

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