The Lower Depths
Director: Akira Kurosawa
Residents of a rundown boardinghouse in 19th-century Japan, including a mysterious old man and an aging actor, get drawn into a love triangle that turns violent. When amoral thief Sutekichi breaks off his affair with landlady Osugi to romance her younger sister, Okayo, Osugi extracts her revenge by revealing her infidelity to her jealous husband.
Where to Watch
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Toshirō Mifune
Sutekichi the Thief
Isuzu Yamada
Osugi the Landlady
Kyōko Kagawa
Okayo, Osugi's Sister
Ganjirō Nakamura II
Rokubei, Osugi's Husband
Minoru Chiaki
Former Samurai
Kamatari Fujiwara
The Actor
Akemi Negishi
Osen the Prostitute
Nijiko Kiyokawa
Otaki the Candy-Seller
Kōji Mitsui
Yoshisaburo the Gambler
Eijirō Tōno
Tomekichi the Tinker
Haruo Tanaka
Tatsu
Eiko Miyoshi
Asa, Tomekichi's Wife
In brief
The Lower Depths (1957) is a drama film. With an average rating of 7.1/10 from 145 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 2h 5min. You can stream it on: Criterion Channel.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Lower Depths online?
The Lower Depths is available on the following streaming services: Criterion Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.
How long is The Lower Depths?
The Lower Depths runs 125 minutes (2h 5min).
What rating does The Lower Depths have?
The Lower Depths has an average rating of 7.1/10 based on 145 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Lower Depths from?
The Lower Depths was released in 1957.
