Free and Easy (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1988, Free and Easy is a notable film directed by Tomio Kuriyama, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Densuke Hamazaki is an office worker at Suzuki Construction and gets transferred to the main Tokyo office. After settling in to his surrounding along with his wife Eri, Densuke befriends an elderly man named Ichinosuke Suzuki. Ichinosuke is a lonely and old man who learns to enjoy life again through his friendship with Densuke. Meanwhile, Densuke is completely unaware that Ichinosuke is the boss of his construction company. The two men become friends through their shared passion for fishing.
Who’s in it. Free and Easy stars Toshiyuki Nishida as Densuke Hamazaki, Eri Ishida as Michiko Hamazaki, Mami Yamase and Jun Togawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Free and Easy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Free and Easy page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Free and Easy (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Free and Easy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Free and Easy worth watching?
- Free and Easy holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Free and Easy?
- Free and Easy stars Toshiyuki Nishida, Eri Ishida, Mami Yamase, Jun Togawa and Ken Nakamoto.
- When was Free and Easy released?
- Free and Easy was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.