It's Tough Being a Man (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 1969, It's Tough Being a Man is a comedy film directed by Yoji Yamada, running about 91 minutes. “Japan's most beloved loser” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Tora-San, an itinerant peddler who is thrown out of his father's house twenty years before but reconnects with his aunt, uncle and sister Sakura. Tora wreaks some havoc in their lives, like getting drunk and silly at a marriage meeting and ruining Sakura's chance to marry someone, as well as just being a real pain to those around him. There is a sentimental side to him also, and the best way to describe him is that he grows on you.
Who’s in it. It's Tough Being a Man stars Kiyoshi Atsumi as Torajirô Kuruma, Chieko Baisho as Sakura, Sachiko Mitsumoto as Fuyuko and Chishū Ryū as Gozen-sama, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, It's Tough Being a Man sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch It's Tough Being a Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of It's Tough Being a Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch It's Tough Being a Man (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for It's Tough Being a Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is It's Tough Being a Man worth watching?
- It's Tough Being a Man holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in It's Tough Being a Man?
- It's Tough Being a Man stars Kiyoshi Atsumi, Chieko Baisho, Sachiko Mitsumoto, Chishū Ryū and Takashi Shimura.
- When was It's Tough Being a Man released?
- It's Tough Being a Man was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.