No More Easy Life (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 7

Released in 1979, No More Easy Life is a drama film directed by Yōichi Higashi, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. Mariko is living the life of a typical Japanese college student in the 70's, spending far more of her time balancing boyfriends and part-time jobs than on her schoolwork. She finds herself torn between a former boyfriend who's the tough, insensitive-but-sexy, type, and a new acquaintance who's more sensitive to her feelings, but who still acts childishly selfish at times. Will she choose one of them, or decide to go her own way?
Who’s in it. No More Easy Life stars Kaori Momoi as Mariko, Eiji Okuda as Hashimoto, Leo Morimoto as Tsuneo and Jūzō Itami as Takamizawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, No More Easy Life has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch No More Easy Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of No More Easy Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch No More Easy Life (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for No More Easy Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is No More Easy Life worth watching?
- No More Easy Life holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in No More Easy Life?
- No More Easy Life stars Kaori Momoi, Eiji Okuda, Leo Morimoto, Jūzō Itami and Sakura Kamo.
- When was No More Easy Life released?
- No More Easy Life was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 112 minutes.
