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Where to Watch High and Low(1963)
“Stark, intense drama almost beyond belief!”
Looking for where to watch High and Low? You can currently find High and Low online through HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, and Criterion Channel. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.
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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High and Low (1963), directed by Akira Kurosawa, is a drama film and is available to stream on 12 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 8.4/10 and 97% on Rotten Tomatoes from 1,139 ratings, it is well-reviewed by critics and audiences alike. Released in 1963, the film is a recognisable touchstone of 1960s drama, and remains widely watched decades later.
The film stars Toshirō Mifune, Tatsuya Nakadai, and Kyōko Kagawa. At 142 minutes, it's a substantial commitment at over two hours. Plan accordingly: this is a movie that rewards a single sitting rather than being broken across multiple sessions.
If you're looking to watch High and Low online, the best option is HBO Max Amazon Channel for subscribers, and it's also included with YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, and Max, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Fandango At Home. If you're picking what to watch next, High and Low shares a vibe with Thick as Thieves.
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- No — High and Low isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Max.
- High and Low is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Max in the US.
- No — High and Low isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Max.
- Yes — High and Low is available to stream for free (with ads) on Kanopy, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex, Tubi, and it's also included with HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, Max.
- High and Low runs 2h 22m (142 minutes total).
- IMDb 8.4/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 97% · Metacritic 90/100.
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