# Where to watch Dotanba (1956) in the UK

> Dotanba (1956) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 4 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1956  
**Runtime:** 97 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.0/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 4 May 2026 (2026-05-04T11:17:29.134Z)  

## Synopsis

Based on a 1956 television feature on Japan’s national network, NHK, this is one of Uchida’s rarest films. A socially conscious drama with a contemporary backdrop, Dotanba focuses on the attempts to rescue a group of trapped miners. The title is a figure of speech — (essentially “last minute” or “eleventh hour”) — that refers to a situation of peril. The film boasts a script co-written by Uchida and Akira Kurosawa’s frequent screenwriter, Shinobu Hashimoto, and stars Kurosawa’s frequent star Takashi Shimura.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

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## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Dotanba in the UK?**

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**Is Dotanba on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

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## Sources

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