I Was Born, But...
Seen it?1932 | 91 min | Comedy, Drama
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1932: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
Brothers Keiji and Ryoichi move to a new neighborhood in the Tokyo suburbs after their father, an office clerk, is promoted. The boys join the local gang as lowly new kids and emerge as natural leaders after defeating a bully. While visiting the home of their father's boss, the brothers witness the ridicule their father endures to please his superior. Angry and embarrassed, the boys find their naive ideas about power being challenged.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes, 91 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 14K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Yasujirō Ozu
- Tatsuo SaitōYoshi
- Tomio AokiKeiji
- Mitsuko YoshikawaHaha
- Hideo SugawaraRyoichi
- Takeshi SakamotoJuuyaku
- Teruyo HayamiFujin
- Seiichi KatôKodomo
- Shoichi KofujitaDelivery Boy
- Seiji NishimuraTeacher
- Zentaro IijimaFriend