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Street of Shame

7.719561h 27mMovieDrama

Follows five sex workers employed at a Japanese brothel while the nation debates the passage of an anti-prostitution law.

DirectorKenji Mizoguchi
WriterMasashige Narusawa
ProducersMasaichi Nagata·Hisao Ichikawa

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Cast · Directed by Kenji Mizoguchi

MKMachiko Kyō
Machiko Kyō
Mickey
AWAyako Wakao
Ayako Wakao
Yasumi
MKMichiyo Kogure
Michiyo Kogure
Hanae
AMAiko Mimasu
Aiko Mimasu
Yumeko
KSKenji Sugawara
Kenji Sugawara
Eiko
YKYasuko Kawakami
Yasuko Kawakami
Shizuko
ESEitarō Shindō
Eitarō Shindō
Kurazô Taya
BMBontarō Miake
Bontarō Miake
Officer Nonomura
HTHaruo Tanaka
Haruo Tanaka
Osaka Salesman
SSSadako Sawamura
Sadako Sawamura
Tatsuko Taya
DKDaisuke Katō
Daisuke Katō
Mr. Nomura
HTHisao Toake
Hisao Toake
Shiomi

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Street of Shame — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Street of Shame?

Street of Shame is streaming on Plex in Australia. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Street of Shame on Netflix?

No, Street of Shame is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Plex.

Is Street of Shame on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Street of Shame isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Plex instead.

Where can I watch Street of Shame for free?

Street of Shame is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in Australia.