I Flunked, But... (1930): cast, story & where to watch
1930 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1930, I Flunked, But... is a comedy film directed by Yasujirō Ozu, running about 65 minutes.
What it’s about. This bittersweet comedy tells the tale of a group of college roommates attempting to cheat their way through their exams. As the title goes, things don't work out for our roguish main character, but his classmates soon find themselves in a similarly sorry state...
Who’s in it. I Flunked, But... stars Tatsuo Saitō as Student, Kaoru Futaba as Landlady, Kinuyo Tanaka as Cafe's waitress and Tomio Aoki as Landlady's son, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, I Flunked, But... 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 I Flunked, But... page.
If you liked it. Fans of I Flunked, But... tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch I Flunked, But... (1930)?
- In US, I Flunked, But... is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is I Flunked, But... worth watching?
- I Flunked, But... 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 I Flunked, But...?
- I Flunked, But... stars Tatsuo Saitō, Kaoru Futaba, Kinuyo Tanaka, Tomio Aoki and Hiroshi Mikura.
- When was I Flunked, But... released?
- I Flunked, But... was released in 1930, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.
