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Summer Clouds

1958Movie2 h 8 min

Drama
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes–100%
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Rotten Tomatoes–100%

Summary

A war widow with a young boy manages a farm with her bossy mother-in-law. When a reporter comes to interview her, the two begin an affair. He turns out to be married and won't leave his wife.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Mikio Naruse
Written by
Shinobu Hashimoto, Tsutou Wada
Produced by
Reiji Miwa, Sanezumi Fujimoto
Music by
Ichirō Saitō

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Facts

September 2, 1958 · 2 h 8 min · Drama

Released
September 2, 1958
Runtime
2 h 8 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
2 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Summer Clouds worth watching?"

Questions about Summer Clouds

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Summer Clouds worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.4).

Is Summer Clouds okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Summer Clouds good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Summer Clouds plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Summer Clouds in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.