Where to watch High and Low (1963) tonight
High and Low (1963) runs 2 h 22 min, is rated NR in the US and averages 8.4 from 1,231 TMDB members. A Yokohama shoe executive faces a wrenching choice when kidnappers mistakenly seize his chauffeur’s son but demand the ransom anyway.
- Runtime
- 2 h 22 min — ends 10:22 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- NR (US)
- Genres
- Drama, Crime, Thriller, Mystery
- Released
- March 1, 1963
- TMDB rating
- 8.4 / 10 from 1,231 votes
- Director
- Akira Kurosawa
- Starring
- Toshirō Mifune, Tatsuya Nakadai, Kyōko Kagawa, Tatsuya Mihashi
- Language
- Japanese
- Original title
- 天国と地獄
Where to watch it tonight
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Questions people ask
- How long is High and Low?
- High and Low is 2 h 22 min long (142 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:22 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is High and Low rated?
- High and Low is rated NR in the US.
- Is High and Low a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Crime reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream High and Low?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-08: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), HBO Max (subscription), Shout! Factory TV (free with ads), YouTube Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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