A Straightforward Boy (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1929, A Straightforward Boy is a comedy and crime film directed by Yasujirō Ozu, running about 22 minutes.
What it’s about. A kidnapped boy proves to be more than his abductor can handle.
Who’s in it. A Straightforward Boy stars Tatsuo Saitō as Bunkichi, Tomio Aoki as Tetsubo and Takeshi Sakamoto as Boss Gontora.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, A Straightforward Boy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Straightforward Boy page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Straightforward Boy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Straightforward Boy (1929)?
- In US, A Straightforward Boy is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Straightforward Boy worth watching?
- A Straightforward Boy holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Straightforward Boy?
- A Straightforward Boy stars Tatsuo Saitō, Tomio Aoki and Takeshi Sakamoto.
- When was A Straightforward Boy released?
- A Straightforward Boy was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 22 minutes.