Room for Let (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1959, Room for Let is a comedy film directed by Yūzō Kawashima, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. When Yumiko Tsuyama, a potter by profession, comes inquiring about a room for rent in an old mansion overlooking Osaka, she finds a bizarre collection of characters already living there. The unlikely leader of this menagerie is Yoda Goro, who speaks four languages fluently, is an expert in cabbage rolls, and has written how-to books encompassing every aspect of human existence.
Who’s in it. Room for Let stars Frankie Sakai as Goro Yoda, Nobuko Otowa as O-Chiyo, Ikio Sawamura and Chikage Awashima as Yukiko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Room for Let 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 Room for Let page.
If you liked it. Fans of Room for Let tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Room for Let (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Room for Let change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Room for Let worth watching?
- Room for Let holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Room for Let?
- Room for Let stars Frankie Sakai, Nobuko Otowa, Ikio Sawamura, Chikage Awashima and Yû Fujiki.