We Are Salarymen (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1963, We Are Salarymen is a drama film directed by Seiji Maruyama, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Eiichiro, a talented young salesman, grows disillusioned with office politics and returns to his family’s traditional tofu business, applying skill and rational planning to modernize it. Alongside his siblings, he transforms the shop into a thriving company, while his sister Atsuko overcomes social obstacles to marry.
Who’s in it. We Are Salarymen stars Keiju Kobayashi as Head of Sales, Seihō Electric, Yōko Tsukasa as Eiichiro’s Wife, Jun Funato as Koichi Motohashi (Executive’s Son, Atsuko’s Lover) and Yōsuke Natsuki as Hiroji Komuro (Eiichiro’s Younger Brother), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, We Are Salarymen has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch We Are Salarymen page.
If you liked it. Fans of We Are Salarymen tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch We Are Salarymen (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for We Are Salarymen change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is We Are Salarymen worth watching?
- We Are Salarymen holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in We Are Salarymen?
- We Are Salarymen stars Keiju Kobayashi, Yōko Tsukasa, Jun Funato, Yōsuke Natsuki and Ganjirō Nakamura II.
- When was We Are Salarymen released?
- We Are Salarymen was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.