Drunken Angel
1948, Japanese. Directed by Akira Kurosawa.
In postwar Tokyo, a blunt, alcohol-soaked doctor diagnoses a swaggering young yakuza with tuberculosis, forging an uneasy bond that’s tested when the gangster’s ruthless former boss returns and drags him back toward the swampy underworld he can’t escape.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 27 April 1948
- Original title
- 醉いどれ天使
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Keinosuke Uekusa, Akira Kurosawa
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Drunken Angel: quick answers
Is Drunken Angel worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 325 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Drunken Angel?
Drunken Angel runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does Drunken Angel have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Drunken Angel. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Drunken Angel parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Drunken Angel is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Drunken Angel on?
Drunken Angel isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Drunken Angel?
If you liked Drunken Angel, try High and Low, Kids Return, The Sea of Trees.
Who directed Drunken Angel?
Drunken Angel (1948) was directed by Akira Kurosawa and stars Takashi Shimura, Toshirō Mifune, Reizaburo Yamamoto.