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A Good Man, A Good Day

1961Movie1 h 28 min

Comedy
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7

A slow-burning comedy movie about family and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

The university professor Ozeki Hitoshi (Ryu Chishu) is regarded as an eccentric by people in his surroundings. When his daughter Tokiko is asked to marry a colleague, she and her mother are overjoyed, but Hitoshi is not satisfied with the situation.

Feels like

  • Classic Japanese Cinema
  • Family Drama
  • Generational Conflict
  • Eccentric Characters
  • Slow-Paced Reflection
  • Character Study
  • Subtle Humor
  • Domestic Life
  • Philosophical Undertones

Cast

2 of 2

Crew

Directed by
Minoru Shibuya
Written by
Zenzō Matsuyama
Produced by
Takeshi Sasaki
Music by
Toshirō Mayuzumi

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

August 13, 1961 · 1 h 28 min · Comedy

Released
August 13, 1961
Runtime
1 h 28 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream A Good Man, A Good Day?"

Questions about A Good Man, A Good Day

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A Good Man, A Good Day?

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

Is A Good Man, A Good Day worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.7).

Is A Good Man, A Good Day okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will A Good Man, A Good Day make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is A Good Man, A Good Day plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is A Good Man, A Good Day in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.