I Was Born, But... (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1932, I Was Born, But... is a comedy and drama film directed by Yasujirō Ozu, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Two young brothers become the leaders of a gang of kids in their neighborhood. Ozu's charming film is a social satire that draws from the antics of childhood as well as the tragedy of maturity.
Who’s in it. I Was Born, But... stars Tatsuo Saitō as Yoshi, Tomio Aoki as Keiji, Mitsuko Yoshikawa as Haha and Hideo Sugawara as Ryoichi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, I Was Born, But... has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Kanopy and Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch I Was Born, But... page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Was Born, But... tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Was Born, But... (1932)?
- In US, I Was Born, But... is available to stream on Kanopy and Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is I Was Born, But... worth watching?
- I Was Born, But... holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in I Was Born, But...?
- I Was Born, But... stars Tatsuo Saitō, Tomio Aoki, Mitsuko Yoshikawa, Hideo Sugawara and Takeshi Sakamoto.
- When was I Was Born, But... released?
- I Was Born, But... was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.