Body Beautiful (1928): cast, story & where to watch
1928 · Film
Released in 1928, Body Beautiful is a comedy film directed by Yasujirō Ozu, running about 55 minutes.
What it’s about. A hen-pecked man works as his artist wife's model and a house-husband. When her patron flirts with her and humiliates him, he decides to get revenge by trying his own hand as a painter. Considered to be a lost film.
Who’s in it. Body Beautiful stars Tatsuo Saitō as Ichirô Takai, Chōko Iida as Ritsuko, Takai's wife, Kenji Kimura as Denuemon Okura and Kenji Oyama as Tooyama, student, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Body Beautiful page.
If you liked it. Fans of Body Beautiful tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Body Beautiful (1928)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Body Beautiful change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Body Beautiful?
- Body Beautiful stars Tatsuo Saitō, Chōko Iida, Kenji Kimura, Kenji Oyama and Chishū Ryū.
- When was Body Beautiful released?
- Body Beautiful was released in 1928, with a runtime of about 55 minutes.