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The Irresponsible Fool

1964Movie1 h 26 min

Comedy
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8

A hopeful, wholesome comedy movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

Picked up and raised on an island in the Seto Inland Sea, Yasukichi's only trait is his innate mischievousness. However, because his love for his hometown is exceptionally stronger than anybody's, he is trying everything he can to somehow help the inhabitants of the island which are going through a recession. He saddles himself with a debt to bring a cheap band onto the island and tries to market the underwater sightseeing ship on the island without regards for the Marine Act.

Feels like

  • Folksy Comedy
  • Japanese Coastal Life
  • Small-Town Charm
  • Mischievous Protagonist
  • Community Spirit
  • Nostalgic Vibe
  • Optimistic Outlook
  • Local Culture
  • Lighthearted Humor

Crew

Directed by
Yoji Yamada
Written by
Yoji Yamada, Isao Kumagai, Toshinobu Ōmine
Produced by
Shigeru Wakita
Music by
Masayoshi Ikeda

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Facts

April 29, 1964 · 1 h 26 min · Comedy

Released
April 29, 1964
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Irresponsible Fool?"

Questions about The Irresponsible Fool

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Irresponsible Fool?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Irresponsible Fool worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.8).

Is The Irresponsible Fool okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Irresponsible Fool make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching The Irresponsible Fool?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.

Is The Irresponsible Fool in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.