High and Low (1963)
▸ Must watch
High and Low is streaming in Japan on U-NEXT.
The verdict
High and Low stands out as one of the better-rated Japanese films around at the moment. It's sitting at 8.4/10 on TMDB across 1,194 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. The 142-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In Japan you can stream it on U-NEXT.
Should you spend 2h 22m on it?
2h 22m of Japanese drama with crime threaded through. Long enough that it wants your full attention rather than a second screen.
- Why
- It rates 8.4/10 on 1,194 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- An evening with no interruptions
Story
A Yokohama shoe executive faces a wrenching choice when kidnappers mistakenly seize his chauffeur’s son but demand the ransom anyway.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 22m |
| Genre | Drama / Crime |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Akira Kurosawa
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
Where to watch in Japan
U-NEXT
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Rent or buy
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Availability as of 2026-09-21 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is High and Low worth watching?
Must watch. It rates 8.4/10 on audience ratings. 2h 22m of Japanese drama with crime threaded through. Long enough that it wants your full attention rather than a second screen.
Where can I watch High and Low?
You can stream High and Low in Japan on U-NEXT.
When is High and Low coming to streaming?
High and Low is already streaming in Japan on U-NEXT.
What language is High and Low in?
High and Low is a Japanese film (Drama / Crime).