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, 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, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. 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.