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High and Low

8.419632h 22mMMovieDramaCrimeThriller

A Yokohama shoe executive faces a wrenching choice when kidnappers mistakenly seize his chauffeur’s son but demand the ransom anyway.

DirectorAkira Kurosawa
WritersAkira Kurosawa·Ryuzo Kikushima
ProducersRyuzo Kikushima·Tomoyuki Tanaka

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Akira Kurosawa

TMToshirō Mifune
Toshirō Mifune
Kingo Gondo
TNTatsuya Nakadai
Tatsuya Nakadai
Chief Detective Tokura
KKKyōko Kagawa
Kyōko Kagawa
Reiko Gondo
TMTatsuya Mihashi
Tatsuya Mihashi
Kawanishi, Gondo's secretary
IKIsao Kimura
Isao Kimura
Detective Arai
KIKenjirō Ishiyama
Kenjirō Ishiyama
Chief Detective 'Bos'n' Taguchi
TKTakeshi Katō
Takeshi Katō
Detective Nakao
TSTakashi Shimura
Takashi Shimura
Chief of Investigation Section
JTJun Tazaki
Jun Tazaki
Kamiya, National Shoes Publicity Director
NNNobuo Nakamura
Nobuo Nakamura
Ishimaru, National Shoes Design Department Director
YIYūnosuke Itō
Yūnosuke Itō
Baba - National Shoes Executive
TYTsutomu Yamazaki
Tsutomu Yamazaki
Ginjirô Takeuchi - Medical Intern

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High and Low — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams High and Low?

High and Low isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is High and Low on Netflix?

No, High and Low is not on Netflix in Australia as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is High and Low on Amazon Prime Video?

No, High and Low isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch High and Low for free?

High and Low isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.