

Record of a Tenement Gentleman
1947, Japanese. Directed by Yasujirō Ozu.
A hard-hearted old woman in a bombed-out Tokyo neighborhood reluctantly takes in an abandoned boy, leading to a heartwarming bond between them.
- Runtime
- 1h 12m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 20 May 1947
- Original title
- 長屋紳士録
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yasujirō Ozu, Tadao Ikeda
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Record of a Tenement Gentleman: quick answers
Is Record of a Tenement Gentleman worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 65 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Record of a Tenement Gentleman?
Record of a Tenement Gentleman runs 72 minutes (1h 12m).
Does Record of a Tenement Gentleman have a post-credits scene?
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Record of a Tenement Gentleman parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Record of a Tenement Gentleman on?
Record of a Tenement Gentleman isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Record of a Tenement Gentleman?
If you liked Record of a Tenement Gentleman, try Late Autumn, Tokyo Godfathers, A Dog Year.
Who directed Record of a Tenement Gentleman?
Record of a Tenement Gentleman (1947) was directed by Yasujirō Ozu and stars Chōko Iida, Hōhi Aoki, Mitsuko Yoshikawa.