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Late Autumn

1960·Movie
2h 8min

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Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Nostalgic and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Nostalgia8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Satire & Parody2

World

History and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

A woman and her daughter are each forced to contend with an increasing pressure to marry, particularly from three men who knew her late husband.
Classic Japanese cinemaFamily dramaPost-war JapanMarriage pressureSubtle emotionsNostalgicGentle storytellingCharacter-driven

Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream Late Autumn legally?

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Is Late Autumn worth watching?

90
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Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90/100 (IMDb 7.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Late Autumn?

2 h 8 min

Late Autumn runs 2 h 8 min.

Is Late Autumn based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Late Autumn?

Critics100
Audiences83

Not quite. Critics rate Late Autumn higher (100) than audiences (83). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Late Autumn in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Late Autumn?

12CACHESGBGGIEITJPPTSMUSVA

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What tropes does Late Autumn use?

Alcohol HicAwful Wedded LifeBittersweet EndingBrutal HonestyDirty Old ManGender FlipThe MatchmakerThey Call Me MISTER Tibbs!Remake CameoSignature ShotSlice of Life"The Reason You Suck" Speech

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for Late Autumn, including Alcohol Hic, Awful Wedded Life, Bittersweet Ending.