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Sayonara

1957Movie2 h 27 minNR

DramaRomance
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.3/5Rotten Tomatoes82%80%
76
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.0Letterboxd3.3/5Rotten Tomatoes82%80%

Summary

Air Force Major Lloyd Gruver is reassigned to a Japanese air base and is confronted with US racial prejudice against the Japanese people.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Cast

20 of 20

Crew

Directed by
Joshua Logan
Written by
Paul Osborn, James Michener
Produced by
William Goetz
Music by
Franz Waxman

Everyone

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Facts

December 25, 1957 · 2 h 27 min · NR

Released
December 25, 1957
Runtime
2 h 27 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Also spoken
Japanese
Made in
United States
Available in
106 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Beta Couple, Together in Death, Broken Ace +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Sayonara?"

Questions about Sayonara

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sayonara?

PrimeHooplaYouTube TVTubi TV

In the United States, Sayonara streams on Prime and YouTube TV, and it is free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. It also streams in 7 other countries.

Is Sayonara worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76 (IMDb 7, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 82%). Critics rate it higher (82 out of 100) than audiences (72).

Is Sayonara good for date night?

and 3 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

Yes: romance is 10 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Sayonara plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Sayonara use?

Beta CoupleTogether in DeathBroken AceDriven to SuicideYellowfaceMaligned Mixed MarriageScenery PornIronyDisposable FiancéeShell-Shocked VeteranBig Damn KissAuthor Appealand 34 more

TV Tropes lists 46 tropes for it, including Beta Couple, Together in Death, and Broken Ace.