Movie

High and Low

1963

A Yokohama shoe executive faces a wrenching choice when kidnappers mistakenly seize his chauffeur’s son but demand the ransom anyway.

Content advisory

LGBTQ+ Characters/Relationships

Unrated — There is no notable LGBTQ+ representation or characters in this film.

Language

mild — Language is generally mild and appropriate for older teens and adults, with occasional use of mild expletives but no strong profanity.

Mature Themes

heavy — The film explores complex and mature themes including moral dilemmas involving sacrifice, ransom, and the value of life, as well as social class divisions and personal responsibility.

Scary/Intense Content

moderate — The film's tone includes psychological tension and suspense related to the kidnapping, which may be unsettling for younger viewers, but there are no supernatural or horror elements.

Sexual Content & Nudity

none — There is no sexual content or romantic scenes depicted in the film.

Substance Use

mild — Some brief scenes show adult characters drinking alcohol in a business or social context, but this is not central or glorified.

Violence & Gore

moderate — The film includes tense scenes involving kidnapping and some physical confrontations, with realistic but not graphic portrayals of violence. There is threat and injury implied, but no prolonged or graphic gore.