Where to Watch Drunken Angel (1959) in the US

What it's about

After a battle with rival criminals, a small-time gangster is treated by an alcoholic doctor in post-war Japan. The doctor diagnoses the young gangster's tuberculosis, and convinces him to begin treatment for it. The two enjoy an uneasy friendship until the gangster's former boss is released from prison and seeks to take over his gang once again. The ailing young man loses his status as gang boss and becomes ostracised, and eventually confronts his former boss in a battle to the death.

Cast and crew

Director

Akira Kurosawa

Writer

Keinosuke Uekusa, Akira Kurosawa

Starring

Takashi Shimura, Toshirô Mifune, Reizaburo Yamamoto

Details

Release date

Dec 30, 1959

Language

Japanese

Country

Japan

Box office

$46,808

Awards

4 wins total

Where to Watch Drunken Angel (1959) in the US — common questions

Where to watch Drunken Angel in the United States?

Drunken Angel is available with a subscription, free with ads, or free with a participating library card in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on The Criterion Channel (HD). Watch the movie free with ads on Plex Channel (HD) and Plex Player (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Fawesome (HD).

Can I stream Drunken Angel or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Watch the movie with a subscription on The Criterion Channel (HD).

Can I watch Drunken Angel for free in the United States?

Watch the movie free with ads on Plex Channel (HD) and Plex Player (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Fawesome (HD).