I Graduated, But... (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1929, I Graduated, But... is a drama film directed by Yasujirō Ozu, running about 12 minutes.
What it’s about. Tetsuo Nomoto, a young graduated student tries to find a decent job by himself. Later on, he will marry his girlfriend, Machiko, whom he hides the fact that he has no job. Hardships come quickly, which forces Machiko to find a job in a bar. [Partially lost film; only 12 minutes survive.]
Who’s in it. I Graduated, But... stars Minoru Takada as Tetsuo Nomoto, Kinuyo Tanaka as Machiko Nomoto, Utako Suzuki as Mother and Kenji Oyama as Sugimara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, I Graduated, But... 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 I Graduated, But... page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Graduated, But... tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Graduated, But... (1929)?
- In US, I Graduated, But... is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is I Graduated, But... worth watching?
- I Graduated, But... holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in I Graduated, But...?
- I Graduated, But... stars Minoru Takada, Kinuyo Tanaka, Utako Suzuki, Kenji Oyama and Shinichi Himori.
- When was I Graduated, But... released?
- I Graduated, But... was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 12 minutes.