Everything Goes Wrong (1960): cast, story & where to watch

1960 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 1960, Everything Goes Wrong is an action, drama and crime film directed by Seijun Suzuki, running about 71 minutes.

What it’s about. Everything goes wrong when Jiro tries to break up his mother's relationship with a business man. The young rebel Jiro has to deal with an environment of crime and prostitution, and the impact of its choices on personal relationships: one with his mother, one with her business man lover and one with the girl in love with him.

Who’s in it. Everything Goes Wrong stars Tamio Kawachi as Jirô Sugita, Yoshiko Nezu as Toshimi Tani, Sayuri Yoshinaga as Noriko and Shinako Nakagawa as Etsuko Shimojô, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Everything Goes Wrong 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 Everything Goes Wrong page.

If you liked it. Fans of Everything Goes Wrong tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Everything Goes Wrong (1960)?
In US, Everything Goes Wrong is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Everything Goes Wrong worth watching?
Everything Goes Wrong holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Everything Goes Wrong?
Everything Goes Wrong stars Tamio Kawachi, Yoshiko Nezu, Sayuri Yoshinaga, Shinako Nakagawa and Shinsuke Ashida.
When was Everything Goes Wrong released?
Everything Goes Wrong was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.