The False Student (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1960, The False Student is a drama film directed by Yasuzō Masumura, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. A youth drama set in a Japanese university which is home to a group of active, leftist students.
Who’s in it. The False Student stars Ayako Wakao as Mutsuko Takagi, Jun Fujimaki as Yasuo Kida, Jerry Fujio as Hikoichi Otsu and Eiji Funakoshi as Kyosuke Kuniyuki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The False Student 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 The False Student page.
If you liked it. Fans of The False Student tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The False Student (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The False Student change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The False Student worth watching?
- The False Student holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The False Student?
- The False Student stars Ayako Wakao, Jun Fujimaki, Jerry Fujio, Eiji Funakoshi and Hajime Mitamura.
- When was The False Student released?
- The False Student was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.