Dodes'ka-den
1970, Japanese. Directed by Akira Kurosawa.
On a Tokyo dump’s shantytown edge, interwoven vignettes follow residents scraping by: a boy who “drives” an imaginary trolley, a homeless father and son designing a dream house, a young woman brutalized at home, drunks, schemers, and saints of small kindnesses. Kurosawa crafts a ragged mosaic of hardship, fantasy, and flickers of grace that keep people moving forward.
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Dodes'ka-den is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Akira KurosawaDirector
- Yoshitaka ZushiRoku-Chan
- Kin SugaiOkuni
- Toshiyuki TonomuraTaro Sawagami
- Shinsuke MinamiRyotaro Sawagami
- Yūko KusunokiMisao Sawagami
- Junzaburō BanYukichi Shima
- Kiyoko TangeMrs. Shima
- Michio HinoMr. Ikawa
- Keiji FuruyamaMr. Matsui
- Tappei ShimokawaMr. Nomoto
- Kunie TanakaHatsutaro Kawaguchi
- Jitsuko YoshimuraYoshie Kawaguchi
Details
- Released
- 31 October 1970
- Original title
- どですかでん
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Akira Kurosawa, Shinobu Hashimoto, Hideo Oguni
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What Dodes'ka-den is based on
Dodes'ka-den is adapted from a novel.
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Dodes'ka-den: quick answers
Is Dodes'ka-den worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 163 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Dodes'ka-den?
Dodes'ka-den runs 140 minutes (2h 20m).
Does Dodes'ka-den have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Dodes'ka-den. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Dodes'ka-den parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Dodes'ka-den on?
Dodes'ka-den is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dodes'ka-den?
If you liked Dodes'ka-den, try The Noisy Requiem, The Lower Depths, Rhapsody in August.
Who directed Dodes'ka-den?
Dodes'ka-den (1970) was directed by Akira Kurosawa and stars Yoshitaka Zushi, Kin Sugai, Toshiyuki Tonomura.
What is Dodes'ka-den based on?
Dodes'ka-den is adapted from a novel.