The Bad Sleep Well (1963)

A young executive hunts down his father’s killer in director Akira Kurosawa’s scathing The Bad Sleep Well. Continuing his legendary collaboration with actor Toshiro Mifune, Kurosawa combines elements of Hamlet and American film noir to chilling effect in exposing the corrupt boardrooms of postwar corporate Japan.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Bad Sleep Well for free?

You can stream The Bad Sleep Well (1963) free and legally on OldReel, via the Internet Archive.

Is The Bad Sleep Well in the public domain?

Yes — it is in the public domain and can be watched and shared freely.