Capricious Young Man (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1936, Capricious Young Man is a comedy, drama and history film directed by Mansaku Itami, running about 77 minutes.
What it’s about. A samurai is ordered by his lord to go to Edo and investigate the truth behind the rumor of a rebellion against him.
Who’s in it. Capricious Young Man stars Chiezō Kataoka as Akanishi Kakita / Kai Harada, Michisaburo Segawa as Date Hyobu, Seinosuke Hayashi and Kunitaro Bando, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Capricious Young Man 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 Capricious Young Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Capricious Young Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Capricious Young Man (1936)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Capricious Young Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Capricious Young Man worth watching?
- Capricious Young Man holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Capricious Young Man?
- Capricious Young Man stars Chiezō Kataoka, Michisaburo Segawa, Seinosuke Hayashi, Kunitaro Bando and Takeo Yano.