High and Low Ranking Guide: Story, Cast and Legacy
A TMDB-backed guide to High and Low, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

High and Low (1963) — an evergreen reference for this movie: the essentials, the cast, where to watch and what to watch next. Stark, intense drama almost beyond belief!
Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Toshirō Mifune as Kingo Gondo; Tatsuya Nakadai as Chief Detective Tokura; Kyōko Kagawa as Reiko Gondo; Tatsuya Mihashi as Kawanishi, Gondo's secretary; Isao Kimura as Detective Arai; Kenjirō Ishiyama as Chief Detective 'Bos'n' Taguchi; Takeshi Katō as Detective Nakao; Takashi Shimura as Chief of Investigation Section
About High and Low
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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Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch High and Low?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of High and Low?
Toshirō Mifune as Kingo Gondo; Tatsuya Nakadai as Chief Detective Tokura; Kyōko Kagawa as Reiko Gondo; Tatsuya Mihashi as Kawanishi, Gondo's secretary; Isao Kimura as Detective Arai; Kenjirō Ishiyama as Chief Detective 'Bos'n' Taguchi; Takeshi Katō as Detective Nakao; Takashi Shimura as Chief of Investigation Section
Is this High and Low guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



