Is the movie Chie the Brat available on Netflix, Disney+, Prime or Apple TV+?

Name: Chie the Brat
Director: Isao Takahata
Released: 1981
Rating: 7.7
Cast: Chinatsu Nakayama, Norio Nishikawa, Kiyoshi Nishikawa, Yasushi Yokoyama, Shinsuke Shimada

At Stream Tracker, we dig into where to watch cult classics and lesser-known gems — starting here with Chie the Brat (1981). Set in the scrappy alleys of Osaka, this down-to-earth tale follows Chie, a tough, dependable girl juggling a small tavern and her father’s antics as she quietly plots a family reunion; expect streetwise humor, tavern brawls and tender moments between sips and scuffles. In this article we’ll check whether this vintage anime is available to stream on Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video or Apple TV+, and guide you to the platforms where you can catch Chie’s fight to keep her family together.

Synopsis

Chie Takemoto is a steady, responsible young woman who keeps a small Osaka tavern afloat while her unreliable father drifts in and out of trouble. Unknown to him, she quietly visits her mother—who left the family only recently—and dreams of bringing her parents back together, though she insists on waiting until her father can secure stable work.

Release date

1981

Duration

1h 45min

Rating

Director

Isao Takahata

Country

Japon

Genre(s)

Animation, Famille, Comédie

Cast