Record of a Tenement Gentleman
A hard-hearted old woman in a bombed-out Tokyo neighborhood reluctantly takes in an abandoned boy, leading to a heartwarming bond between them.
Where to watch Record of a Tenement Gentleman in United States
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Where is Record of a Tenement Gentleman streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, TCM, Fawesome | — |
| India | Plex | — |
| United Kingdom | Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Criterion Channel, Plex | — |
| Australia | Plex | — |
| Germany | Plex | — |
| France | Sooner, Molotov TV, SFR Play, Plex | LaCinetek |
| Spain | Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, Tivify, Plex | Acontra Plus |
| Brazil | Plex | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, Plus Shochiku Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Record of a Tenement Gentleman
Record of a Tenement Gentleman is a 1947 Japanese-language drama and comedy film directed by Yasujirō Ozu. The cast is led by Chōko Iida, Hōhi Aoki, Mitsuko Yoshikawa. It has a runtime of 1h 12m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, TCM.
Record of a Tenement Gentleman was produced by Shochiku and made in Japan. It was released on May 20, 1947.
- Director
- Yasujirō Ozu
- Writers
- Tadao Ikeda, Yasujirō Ozu
- Release date
- May 20, 1947
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Shochiku
Record of a Tenement Gentleman cast & crew
Record of a Tenement Gentleman was directed by Yasujirō Ozu and written by Tadao Ikeda and Yasujirō Ozu.
The cast features Chōko Iida as Tane, Hōhi Aoki as Kohei, Mitsuko Yoshikawa as Kikuko, Chishū Ryū as Tashiro, Eitarō Ozawa as Father, and Reikichi Kawamura as Tamekichi.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ichirō Saitō, cinematography is by Yûharu Atsuta, and it was produced by Mitsuzô Kubo.
Is Record of a Tenement Gentleman worth watching?
Record of a Tenement Gentleman holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 61 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 12m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and comedy, Record of a Tenement Gentleman is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Record of a Tenement Gentleman
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Cast of Record of a Tenement Gentleman
Chōko Iida
Tane
Hōhi Aoki
Kohei
Mitsuko Yoshikawa
Kikuko
Chishū Ryū
Tashiro
Eitarō Ozawa
Father
Reikichi Kawamura
Tamekichi
Hideko Mimura
Okiku
Takeshi Sakamoto
Kawayoshi
Eiko Takamatsu
Tome
Taiji Tonoyama
Photographer
Seiji Nishimura
Kashiwaya
Yoshino Tani
Wife
Record of a Tenement Gentleman — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Record of a Tenement Gentleman in United States?
Record of a Tenement Gentleman is streaming on YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, TCM, Fawesome in United States.
▸Is Record of a Tenement Gentleman on YouTube TV?
Yes — Record of a Tenement Gentleman is currently available on YouTube TV in United States.
▸What language is Record of a Tenement Gentleman in?
Record of a Tenement Gentleman is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Record of a Tenement Gentleman?
Record of a Tenement Gentleman runs 1 hours 12 minutes (72 minutes).
▸What is Record of a Tenement Gentleman rated?
It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 61 ratings.
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