Dodes'ka-den (1970)
どですかでん
Overview
On a Tokyo dump’s shantytown edge, interwoven vignettes follow residents scraping by: a boy who “drives” an imaginary trolley, a homeless father and son designing a dream house, a young woman brutalized at home, drunks, schemers, and saints of small kindnesses. Kurosawa crafts a ragged mosaic of hardship, fantasy, and flickers of grace that keep people moving forward.
Where to watch Dodes'ka-den
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max, Criterion Channel | — | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — | — |
| France | — | LaCinetek | — |
| Spain | Filmin, Acontra Plus | Acontra Plus | — |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV, FOD | Amazon Video, Apple TV |
| Sweden | Cineasterna | Blockbuster, SF Anytime | Blockbuster, SF Anytime |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Dodes'ka-den in 2 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Dodes'ka-den about?
On a Tokyo dump’s shantytown edge, interwoven vignettes follow residents scraping by: a boy who “drives” an imaginary trolley, a homeless father and son designing a dream house, a young woman brutalized at home, drunks, schemers, and saints of small kindnesses. Kurosawa crafts a ragged mosaic of hardship, fantasy, and flickers of grace that keep people moving forward. Dodes'ka-den is a Drama movie, released on 1970-10-31, runtime 140 minutes.
Is Dodes'ka-den worth watching?
TMDB users rate Dodes'ka-den 7.1 out of 10 from 163 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Dodes'ka-den?
In the United States, Dodes'ka-den streams on HBO Max and Criterion Channel. The table on this page lists 5 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Akira Kurosawa
Cast
- Yoshitaka Zushi as Roku-Chan
- Kin Sugai as Okuni
- Toshiyuki Tonomura as Taro Sawagami
- Shinsuke Minami as Ryotaro Sawagami
- Yūko Kusunoki as Misao Sawagami
- Junzaburō Ban as Yukichi Shima
- Kiyoko Tange as Mrs. Shima
- Michio Hino as Mr. Ikawa
- Keiji Furuyama as Mr. Matsui
- Tappei Shimokawa as Mr. Nomoto
- Kunie Tanaka as Hatsutaro Kawaguchi
- Jitsuko Yoshimura as Yoshie Kawaguchi
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Sources
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