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A Pale View of Hills

2025Movie2 h 3 min

DramaHistory
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic55–Rotten Tomatoes68%–

A nostalgic, melancholic drama movie about history and the mind.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Story

Dual timelines explore a Japanese widow's memories spanning post-war Nagasaki in 1950s and England during 1980s Cold War era, unraveling secrets that intertwine her past and present experiences across borders.

Feels like

  • Post-War Japan
  • Cold War England
  • Dual Timelines
  • Secrets and Memories
  • Intertwined Past and Present
  • Melancholy Reflections
  • Historical Drama
  • Family Secrets

Cast

24 of 28

Crew

Directed by
Kei Ishikawa
Written by
Kei Ishikawa, Kazuo Ishiguro
Produced by
Elizabeth Karlsen, Miyuki Fukuma, Marta Gmosińska
Music by
Paweł Mykietyn

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Facts

September 5, 2025 · 2 h 3 min · Drama, History

Released
September 5, 2025
Runtime
2 h 3 min
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
Japanese
Also spoken
English
Made in
Japan, United Kingdom, Poland, Singapore
Available in
13 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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Questions about A Pale View of Hills

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Where can I stream A Pale View of Hills?

It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is A Pale View of Hills worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 68%, and Metacritic 55).

Is A Pale View of Hills in English?

JapaneseEnglish

No, it was made in Japanese, with some English.