The Lower Depths
In a Japanese slum, various residents play out their lives, dreaming of better things or settling for their lot. Among them is a man who pines for a young woman but is stymied by her deceptive family.
4Countries streaming
7.2/10IMDb rating
Streaming in 4 countries
Last updated: November 6, 2026CanadaSpainJapanUnited States
Where to watch in United States
- CCCriterion ChannelIncluded with subscriptionHDWatch Now
Where else it's streaming
- FFilmin
Available in
1 country 
U-NEXTAvailable in
1 country- CCCriterion Channel
Available in
1 country
Details
- Director
- Akira Kurosawa
- Genres
- Drama
- Release year
- 1957
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Type
- Movie
- Production
- Japan
Availability in United States
- Added to Criterion ChannelCCApr 15, 2019
Data updated Nov 6, 2026
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