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The Elegant Life of Mr. Everyman

1963Movie1 h 43 min

ComedyDrama
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

A nostalgic, intriguing comedy movie about class and money and society.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares.

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Story

This is the big story of a little man

A salaryman's drunken ravings in public attract the attention of journalists who coerce him into telling them his life's story.

Feels like

  • Japanese Cinema
  • Salaryman Life
  • Social Commentary
  • Class and Capitalism
  • Historical Setting
  • Psychological Drama
  • Nostalgic
  • Character Study
  • Intrigue

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Kihachi Okamoto
Written by
Toshiro Ide, Hitomi Yamaguchi
Produced by
Sanezumi Fujimoto, Masakatsu Kaneko
Music by
Masaru Satō

Everyone

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

Facts

November 16, 1963 · 1 h 43 min · Comedy, Drama

Released
November 16, 1963
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Elegant Life of Mr. Everyman worth watching?"

Questions about The Elegant Life of Mr. Everyman

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Elegant Life of Mr. Everyman worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7.1).

Will The Elegant Life of Mr. Everyman make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is The Elegant Life of Mr. Everyman good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightParty Vibe

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Elegant Life of Mr. Everyman in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.