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Equinox Flower

1958Movie1 h 58 minG

ComedyDrama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic83–Rotten Tomatoes89%87%

A slow-burning, moving comedy movie about history and family, with standout direction and dialogue.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

Wataru's outwardly liberal views on marriage are severely tested when his daughter declares her love for a coworker and is adamant to live her own way, instead of agreeing to an arranged marriage. Outwitted by his female relatives, Hirayama stubbornly refuses to admit defeat.

Feels like

  • Classic Japanese Cinema
  • Family Drama
  • Intergenerational Conflict
  • Social Commentary
  • Slow-Paced & Reflective
  • Subtle Humor
  • Traditional vs. Modern
  • Dialogue-Driven
  • Emotional Nuance

Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Yasujirō Ozu
Written by
Yasujirō Ozu, Kōgo Noda, Ton Satomi
Produced by
Shizuo Yamanouchi
Music by
Takanobu Saitō

Everyone

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

Facts

September 7, 1958 · 1 h 58 min · G

Released
September 7, 1958
Runtime
1 h 58 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
131 countries

Tropes

Arranged Marriage, Book Ends, Color Motif +9

  • Arranged Marriage
  • Book Ends
  • Color Motif
  • Hypocrite
  • Japanese Politeness
  • Match Cut
  • Off-into-the-Distance Ending
  • Parental Marriage Veto
  • Signature Shot
  • Slice of Life
  • A Storm Is Coming
  • Yamato Nadeshiko

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Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Equinox Flower?"

Questions about Equinox Flower

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Equinox Flower?

HBO MaxCriterionPlexFawesomeTubi TV

In the United States, Equinox Flower streams on HBO Max and Criterion, and it is free with ads on Plex, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Equinox Flower worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 83).

Is Equinox Flower okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Equinox Flower make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Is Equinox Flower plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Equinox Flower in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.