# Where to watch Japan: A Story of Love and Hate (2008) in the UK

> Japan: A Story of Love and Hate (2008) is currently available to stream in the UK on DOCSVILLE and DocAlliance Films. It can also be rented from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube or bought from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Last verified on 17 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2008  
**Runtime:** 68 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.3/10  
**Genres:** Documentary  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 17 May 2026 (2026-05-17T18:01:50.835Z)  

## Synopsis

Naoki once had it all - the fast car, the executive home. Boss of his own business he lived the good-life when Japan's economy was at it's height. Then the bubble burst - and he met Yoshie.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [DOCSVILLE](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/117070-japan-a-story-of-love-and-hate/watch?locale=GB)
- [DocAlliance Films](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/117070-japan-a-story-of-love-and-hate/watch?locale=GB)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Japan%3A%20A%20Story%20of%20Love%20and%20Hate&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Japan%3A%20A%20Story%20of%20Love%20and%20Hate&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Japan%3A%20A%20Story%20of%20Love%20and%20Hate+film)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Japan%3A%20A%20Story%20of%20Love%20and%20Hate&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=Japan%3A%20A%20Story%20of%20Love%20and%20Hate&c=movies)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=Japan%3A%20A%20Story%20of%20Love%20and%20Hate+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream Japan: A Story of Love and Hate in the UK?**

Japan: A Story of Love and Hate (2008) is currently included in subscriptions to DOCSVILLE and DocAlliance Films in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**How much does it cost to rent Japan: A Story of Love and Hate?**

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 Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Japan: A Story of Love and Hate?**

Yes. Japan: A Story of Love and Hate can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is Japan: A Story of Love and Hate on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Japan: A Story of Love and Hate is currently included with: DOCSVILLE and DocAlliance Films.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/117070/japan-a-story-of-love-and-hate-2008
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/qP8dZ0qAVILquZ9SwprsSF7NzZY.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/117070/japan-a-story-of-love-and-hate-2008.json

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