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Dodes'ka-den

7.119702h 20mMovieDrama

On a Tokyo dump’s shantytown edge, interwoven vignettes follow residents scraping by: a boy who “drives” an imaginary trolley, a homeless father and son designing a dream house, a young woman brutalized at home, drunks, schemers, and…

DirectorAkira Kurosawa
WritersAkira Kurosawa·Shinobu Hashimoto
ProducersKeisuke Kinoshita·Akira Kurosawa

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Cast · Directed by Akira Kurosawa

YZYoshitaka Zushi
Yoshitaka Zushi
Roku-Chan
KSKin Sugai
Kin Sugai
Okuni
TT
Toshiyuki Tonomura
Taro Sawagami
SMShinsuke Minami
Shinsuke Minami
Ryotaro Sawagami
YKYūko Kusunoki
Yūko Kusunoki
Misao Sawagami
JBJunzaburō Ban
Junzaburō Ban
Yukichi Shima
KT
Kiyoko Tange
Mrs. Shima
MHMichio Hino
Michio Hino
Mr. Ikawa
KF
Keiji Furuyama
Mr. Matsui
TSTappei Shimokawa
Tappei Shimokawa
Mr. Nomoto
KTKunie Tanaka
Kunie Tanaka
Hatsutaro Kawaguchi
JYJitsuko Yoshimura
Jitsuko Yoshimura
Yoshie Kawaguchi

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Dodes'ka-den — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Dodes'ka-den?

Dodes'ka-den is streaming on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Dodes'ka-den on Netflix?

No, Dodes'ka-den is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on HBO Max and Criterion Channel.

Is Dodes'ka-den on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Dodes'ka-den isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on HBO Max and Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch Dodes'ka-den for free?

Dodes'ka-den is available on HBO Max and Criterion Channel in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.