High and Low
1963, Japanese. Directed by Akira Kurosawa.
Stark, intense drama almost beyond belief!
A Yokohama shoe executive faces a wrenching choice when kidnappers mistakenly seize his chauffeur’s son but demand the ransom anyway.
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- NR
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Where to watch High and Low
High and Low is streaming on HBO Max in India.
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Cast & crew
- Akira KurosawaDirector
- Toshirō MifuneKingo Gondo
- Tatsuya NakadaiChief Detective Tokura
- Kyōko KagawaReiko Gondo
- Tatsuya MihashiKawanishi, Gondo's secretary
- Isao KimuraDetective Arai
- Kenjirō IshiyamaChief Detective 'Bos'n' Taguchi
- Takeshi KatōDetective Nakao
- Takashi ShimuraChief of Investigation Section
- Jun TazakiKamiya, National Shoes Publicity Director
- Nobuo NakamuraIshimaru, National Shoes Design Department Director
- Yūnosuke ItōBaba - National Shoes Executive
- Tsutomu YamazakiGinjirô Takeuchi - Medical Intern
Details
- Released
- 1 March 1963
- Original title
- 天国と地獄
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Eijiro Hisaita, Ryuzo Kikushima, Hideo Oguni
- Budget
- $250K
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What High and Low is based on
High and Low is based on King's Ransom (1959) by Evan Hunter, published by Simon & Schuster.
1959
King's Ransom
By Evan Hunter
Published by Simon & Schuster
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High and Low: quick answers
Is High and Low worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.4/10 from 1,235 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is High and Low?
High and Low runs 142 minutes (2h 22m).
Does High and Low have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for High and Low. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
High and Low parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
High and Low is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is High and Low on?
High and Low is streaming on HBO Max in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like High and Low?
If you liked High and Low, try Stray Dog, The Mask of Dimitrios, Tokyo Joe.
Who directed High and Low?
High and Low (1963) was directed by Akira Kurosawa and stars Toshirō Mifune, Tatsuya Nakadai, Kyōko Kagawa.
What is High and Low based on?
High and Low is based on King's Ransom (1959) by Evan Hunter, published by Simon & Schuster.