Street of Shame
“Men were their prey! Beauty was their lure!”
Follows five prostitutes employed at a Japanese brothel while the nation debates the passage of an anti-prostitution law.
Where to watch Street of Shame in India
Can I watch Street of Shame in India? Yes — you can stream Street of Shame in India on Plex.
PlexClick a service to open Street of Shame there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.
Where is Street of Shame streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | Plex | — |
| United States | Criterion Channel, Fawesome, Plex | — |
| United Kingdom | Plex | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel, Plex | — |
| Australia | Plex | — |
| Germany | Plex | — |
| France | Plex | — |
| Spain | Tivify, Plex | — |
| Brazil | Plex | — |
| Japan | U-NEXT, KADOKAWA channel Amazon Channel, Plex | Amazon Video |
About Street of Shame
Street of Shame is a 1956 Japanese-language drama film directed by Kenji Mizoguchi. The cast is led by Machiko Kyō, Ayako Wakao, Michiyo Kogure. It has a runtime of 1h 27m. Viewers rate it 7.7/10 across 200 ratings. In India, it is currently streaming on Plex.
Street of Shame was produced by Daiei Film and made in Japan. It was released on March 18, 1956.
- Director
- Kenji Mizoguchi
- Writers
- Masashige Narusawa
- Release date
- March 18, 1956
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Daiei Film
Street of Shame cast & crew
Street of Shame was directed by Kenji Mizoguchi and written by Masashige Narusawa.
The cast features Machiko Kyō as Mickey, Ayako Wakao as Yasumi, Michiyo Kogure as Hanae, Aiko Mimasu as Yumeko, Kenji Sugawara as Eiko, and Yasuko Kawakami as Shizuko.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Toshirō Mayuzumi, cinematography is by Kazuo Miyagawa, and it was produced by Masaichi Nagata and Hisao Ichikawa.
Is Street of Shame worth watching?
Street of Shame holds an audience score of 7.7/10 from 159 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 27m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, Street of Shame is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Street of Shame
In India, you can stream Street of Shame on Plex. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Street of Shame
Machiko Kyō
Mickey
Ayako Wakao
Yasumi
Michiyo Kogure
Hanae
Aiko Mimasu
Yumeko
Kenji Sugawara
Eiko
Yasuko Kawakami
Shizuko
Eitarō Shindō
Kurazô Taya
Bontarō Miake
Officer Nonomura
Haruo Tanaka
Osaka Salesman
Sadako Sawamura
Tatsuko Taya
Daisuke Katō
Mr. Nomura
Hisao Toake
Shiomi
Street of Shame — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Street of Shame in India?
Street of Shame is streaming on Plex in India.
▸Where can I watch Street of Shame in the US?
In the US, Street of Shame is streaming on Criterion Channel, Fawesome, and Plex.
▸Where can I watch Street of Shame in the UK?
In the UK, Street of Shame is streaming on Plex.
▸Is Street of Shame on Plex?
Yes — Street of Shame is currently available on Plex in India.
▸What language is Street of Shame in?
Street of Shame is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Street of Shame?
Street of Shame runs 1 hours 27 minutes (87 minutes).
▸What is Street of Shame rated?
It holds a 7.7/10 audience score from 159 ratings.
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