High and Low
天国と地獄
A Yokohama shoe executive faces a wrenching choice when kidnappers mistakenly seize his chauffeur’s son but demand the ransom anyway.
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Streaming now in the United States on HBO Max, Criterion Channel, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex, and Tubi TV.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
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High and Low (1963) Original Trailer [4K]
'High and Low' | Critics' Picks | The New York Times
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Frequently asked questions about High and Low
Where can I watch High and Low in the United States?
High and Low is available to stream on HBO Max, Criterion Channel, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex, and Tubi TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is High and Low on HBO Max?
Yes. High and Low is streaming on HBO Max in the United States, alongside Criterion Channel, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex, and Tubi TV.
Can I watch High and Low for free?
High and Low streams free with ads in the United States on Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex, and Tubi TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for High and Low?
High and Low scores 8.4 on The Movie Database, 8.4 on IMDb, 95% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 84 on Metacritic.
Who stars in High and Low?
High and Low stars Toshirō Mifune, Tatsuya Nakadai, Kyōko Kagawa, Tatsuya Mihashi, and Isao Kimura. Akira Kurosawa is the director.
How long is High and Low?
High and Low runs 2h 22m (142 minutes).
When did High and Low come out?
High and Low was released on March 1, 1963.
Which studio made High and Low?
High and Low was produced by TOHO and Kurosawa Production in Japan.
What was the budget for High and Low?
High and Low was made on a budget of $250,000.
What language is High and Low in?
High and Low is in Japanese, and its original title is 天国と地獄.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.