Good Morning (1959): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Good Morning
Director: Yasujirō Ozu
Genre: Comedy, Family, Drama
Released: 1959
Duration: 94 min
Cast: Keiji Sada, Yoshiko Kuga, Chishū Ryū, Kuniko Miyake, Haruko Sugimura

What Good Morning Is About

A lighthearted take on director Yasujiro Ozu’s perennial theme of the challenges of intergenerational relationships, Good Morning tells the story of two young boys who stop speaking in protest after their parents refuse to buy a television set. Ozu weaves a wealth of subtle gags through a family portrait as rich as those of his dramatic films, mocking the foibles of the adult world through the eyes of his child protagonists. Shot in stunning color and set in a suburb of Tokyo where housewives gossip about the neighbors’ new washing machine and unemployed husbands look for work as door-to-door salesmen, this charming comedy refashions Ozu’s own silent classic I Was Born, But . . . to gently satirize consumerism in postwar Japan.

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What is Good Morning about?

A lighthearted take on director Yasujiro Ozu’s perennial theme of the challenges of intergenerational relationships, Good Morning tells the story of two young boys who stop speaking in protest after their parents refuse to buy a television set. Ozu weaves a wealth of subtle gags through a family portrait as rich as those of his dramatic films, mocking the foibles of the adult world through the eyes of his child protagonists.

Where can I watch Good Morning?

Good Morning is available to watch on digital platforms such as HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, TCM, HBO Max. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Good Morning?

Good Morning runs for 94 minutes (1h 34m).

When did Good Morning come out?

Good Morning was released in 1959.

Who directed Good Morning?

Good Morning was directed by Yasujirō Ozu.

Who stars in Good Morning?

Good Morning stars Keiji Sada, Yoshiko Kuga, Chishū Ryū, Kuniko Miyake.

What is Good Morning's rating?

Good Morning holds 7.8/10 on IMDb and 7.7/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 82 out of 100.