Passing Fancy (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1933, Passing Fancy is a comedy and drama film directed by Yasujirō Ozu, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Two Tokyo co-workers come across a destitute young lady in search of a place to live.
Who’s in it. Passing Fancy stars Takeshi Sakamoto as Kihachi, Nobuko Fushimi as Harue, Den Obinata as Jiro and Chōko Iida as Otome, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Passing Fancy 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 Passing Fancy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Passing Fancy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Passing Fancy (1933)?
- In US, Passing Fancy is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Passing Fancy worth watching?
- Passing Fancy holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Passing Fancy?
- Passing Fancy stars Takeshi Sakamoto, Nobuko Fushimi, Den Obinata, Chōko Iida and Tomio Aoki.
- When was Passing Fancy released?
- Passing Fancy was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.