Sweat (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1929, Sweat is a comedy and drama film directed by Tomu Uchida, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s about. Sweat (1929) is a slapstick riff on tendency-film themes, as a bored young millionaire has his clothes stolen by a tramp; dressed in the tramp’s clothes, he has to accept work as a labourer. As the hero ends up building the mausoleum he had himself commissioned.
Who’s in it. Sweat stars Koji Shima as Heizaemon Kitayama, Yasushi Yoshii as Genbei, Kôju Murata as Senta and Kunio Tamura as Chorotake, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Sweat 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 Sweat page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sweat tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sweat (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sweat change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sweat worth watching?
- Sweat holds an audience score of 5.7 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 Sweat?
- Sweat stars Koji Shima, Yasushi Yoshii, Kôju Murata, Kunio Tamura and Etsuji Oki.
- When was Sweat released?
- Sweat was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.