Fighting Friends (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1929, Fighting Friends is a comedy film directed by Yasujirō Ozu, running about 14 minutes.
What it’s about. The remaining fragments of an early Ozu film. It is the simple story of two friends who live together in a poor tenement and who share about everything in life (food, hopes, work...). Everything goes well until they gallantly rescue a young (and pretty) woman injured in a road accident. Since the lady has nowhere to go, the two good-hearted friends invite her to their home. She soon becomes their housemaid and they soon begin to seek her favors. Alas, she falls for a young student she has met in the neighborhood, much to the two friends' dismay.
Who’s in it. Fighting Friends stars Atsushi Watanabe as Ryukichi, Hisao Yoshitani as Yoshizo, Eiko Takamatsu as Ogen and Ichiro Yuki as Okamura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Fighting Friends has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fighting Friends page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fighting Friends tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fighting Friends (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fighting Friends change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fighting Friends worth watching?
- Fighting Friends holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fighting Friends?
- Fighting Friends stars Atsushi Watanabe, Hisao Yoshitani, Eiko Takamatsu, Ichiro Yuki and Ichirō Okuni.
- When was Fighting Friends released?
- Fighting Friends was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 14 minutes.