The Graceful Brute (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1962, The Graceful Brute is a comedy and drama film directed by Yūzō Kawashima, running about 96 minutes.
What it’s about. A greedy, materialistic family attempts to cover-up the embezzlement committed by the son while keeping their other schemes active. They discover there are other, equally conniving players involved.
Who’s in it. The Graceful Brute stars Ayako Wakao as Yukie Mitani, the agent's accountant, Yūnosuke Itō as Tokizo Maeda, ex soldier, Hisano Yamaoka as Yoshino, Tokizo's wife and Yuko Hamada as Tomoko, Tokizo's daughter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Graceful Brute has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus, OVID and Eternal Family and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Graceful Brute page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Graceful Brute tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Graceful Brute (1962)?
- In US, The Graceful Brute is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, OVID and Eternal Family, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Graceful Brute worth watching?
- The Graceful Brute holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Graceful Brute?
- The Graceful Brute stars Ayako Wakao, Yūnosuke Itō, Hisano Yamaoka, Yuko Hamada and Eiji Funakoshi.
- When was The Graceful Brute released?
- The Graceful Brute was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.