High and Low
Directed by Akira Kurosawa
A Yokohama shoe executive faces a wrenching choice when kidnappers mistakenly seize his chauffeur’s son but demand the ransom anyway.
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Top cast
Toshirō Mifune
Kingo Gondo
Tatsuya Nakadai
Chief Detective Tokura
Kyōko Kagawa
Reiko Gondo
Tatsuya Mihashi
Kawanishi, Gondo's secretary
Isao Kimura
Detective Arai
Kenjirō Ishiyama
Chief Detective 'Bos'n' Taguchi
Takeshi Katō
Detective Nakao
Takashi Shimura
Chief of Investigation Section
Jun Tazaki
Kamiya, National Shoes Publicity Director
Nobuo Nakamura
Ishimaru, National Shoes Design Department Director
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch High and Low online?
As of August 7, 2026, High and Low is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex, and Tubi TV in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is High and Low on Netflix?
No — High and Low is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex, and Tubi TV instead.
Can I rent or buy High and Low online?
Yes. In United States, High and Low can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream High and Low?
As of August 7, 2026, High and Low is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Canada, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on August 7, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
