Good-for-Nothing (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1960, Good-for-Nothing is a drama and crime film directed by Yoshishige Yoshida, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Yoshida's first feature follows the lives of young students against a background of jazz, emptiness and boredom. The plot is fairly simple: a "good-for-nothing" from a poor background falls in love with the young secretary of his rich friend's father. The woman senses good in him and tries to lead him on the right path.
Who’s in it. Good-for-Nothing stars Masahiko Tsugawa, Yūsuke Kawazu as Toshio Akiyama, Hizuru Takachiho as Ikuko Makino and Junichiro Yamashita as Morishita, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Good-for-Nothing 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 Good-for-Nothing page.
If you liked it. Fans of Good-for-Nothing tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Good-for-Nothing (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Good-for-Nothing change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Good-for-Nothing worth watching?
- Good-for-Nothing holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Good-for-Nothing?
- Good-for-Nothing stars Masahiko Tsugawa, Yūsuke Kawazu, Hizuru Takachiho, Junichiro Yamashita and Yosuke Hayashi.