The Lady and the Beard (1931): cast, story & where to watch
1931 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1931, The Lady and the Beard is a comedy and romance film directed by Yasujirō Ozu, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. Graduate Okajima finds his old-fashioned beard makes life difficult in a comedy exploring the tension between tradition and modernity.
Who’s in it. The Lady and the Beard stars Tokihiko Okada as Kiichi Okajima, Hiroko Kawasaki as Hiroko, Typist, Chōko Iida as Hiroko's Mother and Satoko Date as Furyou, Modern Girl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Lady and the Beard 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 The Lady and the Beard page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Lady and the Beard tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Lady and the Beard (1931)?
- In US, The Lady and the Beard is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Lady and the Beard worth watching?
- The Lady and the Beard holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Lady and the Beard?
- The Lady and the Beard stars Tokihiko Okada, Hiroko Kawasaki, Chōko Iida, Satoko Date and Ichirō Tsukida.
- When was The Lady and the Beard released?
- The Lady and the Beard was released in 1931, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.