Being Two Isn't Easy (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1962, Being Two Isn't Easy is a comedy and drama film directed by Kon Ichikawa, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. The days leading up to a toddler's second birthday are seen alternately from the child's point of view as well as that of his parents.
Who’s in it. Being Two Isn't Easy stars Eiji Funakoshi as Goro, Fujiko Yamamoto as Chiyo, Kumeko Urabe as Ino and Misako Watanabe as Setsuko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Being Two Isn't Easy 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 Being Two Isn't Easy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Being Two Isn't Easy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Being Two Isn't Easy (1962)?
- In US, Being Two Isn't Easy is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Being Two Isn't Easy worth watching?
- Being Two Isn't Easy holds an audience score of 6.9 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 Being Two Isn't Easy?
- Being Two Isn't Easy stars Eiji Funakoshi, Fujiko Yamamoto, Kumeko Urabe, Misako Watanabe and Hiro Suzuki.
- When was Being Two Isn't Easy released?
- Being Two Isn't Easy was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.