Flunky, Work Hard! (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1931, Flunky, Work Hard! is a comedy film directed by Mikio Naruse, running about 29 minutes.
What it’s about. A short concerning an impoverished insurance salesman and his scrappy son, whose fisticuffs with the other boys of their village put his father’s livelihood in jeopardy.
Who’s in it. Flunky, Work Hard! stars Isamu Yamaguchi as Okabe, Seiichi Katô, Tokio Seti as Nakamura and Tomoko Naniwa as Okabe's wife, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Flunky, Work Hard! 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 Flunky, Work Hard! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Flunky, Work Hard! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Flunky, Work Hard! (1931)?
- In US, Flunky, Work Hard! is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Flunky, Work Hard! worth watching?
- Flunky, Work Hard! holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Flunky, Work Hard!?
- Flunky, Work Hard! stars Isamu Yamaguchi, Seiichi Katô, Tokio Seti, Tomoko Naniwa and Hideo Sugawara.