Schooldays (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1957, Schooldays is a comedy and romance film directed by Nobuo Aoyagi, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. Three college friends support swimmer Okubo through family and financial troubles. Junko, a woman he helped, develops feelings for him, while a former classmate reappears. With his friends’ quiet help, Okubo regains focus and wins a major student swimming competition.
Who’s in it. Schooldays stars Akira Takarada as Takada Shinichi, Akira Kubo as Ōkubo Akira, Tatsuyoshi Ehara as Maehara Tatsuo and Yōko Tsukasa as Mizuno Junko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Schooldays 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 Schooldays page.
If you liked it. Fans of Schooldays tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Schooldays (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Schooldays change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Schooldays worth watching?
- Schooldays holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Schooldays?
- Schooldays stars Akira Takarada, Akira Kubo, Tatsuyoshi Ehara, Yōko Tsukasa and Reiko Dan.
- When was Schooldays released?
- Schooldays was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.