Sign up
Trailer

All of a Sudden

2026Movie3 h 16 minPG-13

Drama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb8.0Metacritic87–Rotten Tomatoes93%–

A moving, slow-burning drama movie about everyday modern life and the mind, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

Skip it if you want fast pacing

Where to watch

Set your services

Not streaming in any country yet.

Fingerprint

Not for laughs, scares or adrenaline.

Movies with

Story

One night. Two strangers. A lifetime of questions.

Director of a care facility for the elderly, Marie-Lou strives to introduce an innovative care philosophy based on listening and respecting residents’ dignity, despite resistance from part of her staff. Her encounter with Mari, a Japanese theater director battling cancer, will profoundly reshape her path. By forming a deep, supportive friendship, the two women join forces in a shared struggle to make the impossible possible.

Feels like

  • Social Realism Drama
  • Elderly Care Crisis
  • Human Dignity
  • Quiet Intensity
  • Systemic Critique
  • Emotional Resonance
  • Character Study
  • French Cinema Tradition
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Philosophical Reflection

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Ryusuke Hamaguchi
Written by
Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Léa Le Dimna
Produced by
Charlotte Dauphin, Julien Deris, David Gauquié
Music by
Samuel Andreyev

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 19, 2026 · 3 h 16 min · PG-13

Released
June 19, 2026
Runtime
3 h 16 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Also spoken
French, English
Made in
Japan, France, Belgium, Germany
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is All of a Sudden worth watching?"

Questions about All of a Sudden

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is All of a Sudden worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 87). Critics rate it higher (90 out of 100) than audiences (80).

Is All of a Sudden okay for kids?

PG-13Strong languageDisturbing imagery

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is All of a Sudden plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is All of a Sudden in English?

JapaneseFrenchEnglish

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