An Upstart (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1961, An Upstart is a comedy and drama film directed by Kim Soo-yong, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. A poor boarder inherits 30 million dollars from an American soldier whose life he saved during the Korean War. The stingy landlady instantly turns into a completely different person, women swarm around him, and charities ask him for donations. Gangsters come forward and try to kill him...
Who’s in it. An Upstart stars Ku Bong-seo as Soonjin Maeng, Do Kum-bong as Insook, Jeon Gye-hyeon and Yang Hun as Chief, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, An Upstart has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch An Upstart page.
If you liked it. Fans of An Upstart tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An Upstart (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for An Upstart change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is An Upstart worth watching?
- An Upstart holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in An Upstart?
- An Upstart stars Ku Bong-seo, Do Kum-bong, Jeon Gye-hyeon, Yang Hun and Heo Chang-kang.
- When was An Upstart released?
- An Upstart was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.