Where to watch
Criterion Channel
Cast · Directed by Akira Kurosawa
TM
Toshirō Mifune
Sutekichi the Thief
IY
Isuzu Yamada
Osugi the Landlady
KK
Kyōko Kagawa
Okayo, Osugi's Sister
GI
Ganjirō Nakamura II
Rokubei, Osugi's Husband
MC
Minoru Chiaki
Former Samurai
KF
Kamatari Fujiwara
The Actor
AN
Akemi Negishi
Osen the Prostitute
NK
Nijiko Kiyokawa
Otaki the Candy-Seller
KM
Kōji Mitsui
Yoshisaburo the Gambler
ET
Eijirō Tōno
Tomekichi the Tinker
HT
Haruo Tanaka
Tatsu
EM
Eiko Miyoshi
Asa, Tomekichi's Wife
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The Lower Depths — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams The Lower Depths?
The Lower Depths is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.
Is The Lower Depths on Netflix?
No, The Lower Depths is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.
Is The Lower Depths on Amazon Prime Video?
No, The Lower Depths isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.
Where can I watch The Lower Depths for free?
The Lower Depths is available on Criterion Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.
