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The End of Summer

1961·Movie
1h 43min
75
GreatGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Wholesome and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Wholesome7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Family and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

The family of an older man who runs a small sake brewery become concerned with his finances and his health after they discover him visiting an old mistress from his youth.
Japanese Family DramaOzu-style FilmmakingPost-War JapanMelancholic RealismIntimate Character StudySubtle Social CommentaryNostalgic ReflectionClassic CinemaGentle Humor

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The End of Summer

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Where can I stream The End of Summer legally?

The End of Summer is included with a subscription to Kanopy and HBO Max in the United States. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The End of Summer worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.7, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 84). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The End of Summer?

1 h 43 min

The End of Summer runs 1 h 43 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The End of Summer?

Critics92
Audiences82

Not quite. Critics rate The End of Summer higher (92) than audiences (82). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is The End of Summer in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch The End of Summer?

6CAESFRJPPLUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The End of Summer in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The End of Summer use?

The CameoCreepy CrowsFaux FluencyIntro DumpMama's Baby, Papa's MaybeMatch CutThe MatchmakerTranslated Cover VersionSecret Other FamilyOld FlameRace FetishRule of Three

TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for The End of Summer, including The Cameo, Creepy Crows, Faux Fluency.