Dodes'ka-den (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1970, Dodes'ka-den is a drama film directed by Akira Kurosawa, running about 140 minutes.
What it’s about. This film follows the daily lives of a group of people barely scraping by in a slum on the outskirts of Tokyo. Yet as desperate as their circumstances are, each of them—the homeless father and son envisioning their dream house; the young woman abused by her uncle; the boy who imagines himself a trolley conductor—finds reasons to carry on.
Who’s in it. Dodes'ka-den stars Yoshitaka Zushi as Roku-Chan, Kin Sugai as Okuni, Toshiyuki Tonomura as Taro Sawagami and Shinsuke Minami as Ryotaro Sawagami, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Dodes'ka-den has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dodes'ka-den page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dodes'ka-den tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dodes'ka-den (1970)?
- In US, Dodes'ka-den is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dodes'ka-den worth watching?
- Dodes'ka-den holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dodes'ka-den?
- Dodes'ka-den stars Yoshitaka Zushi, Kin Sugai, Toshiyuki Tonomura, Shinsuke Minami and Yūko Kusunoki.
- When was Dodes'ka-den released?
- Dodes'ka-den was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 140 minutes.