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Always: Sunset on Third Street 2

2007Movie2 h 26 min

ComedyDrama
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Rotten Tomatoes–81%

A nostalgic, wholesome comedy movie about history and family, with standout world-building and characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Story

A year has passed in postwar Tokyo, and struggling writer Chagawa enters the Akutagawa Prize competition in hopes of securing a better future for the boy in his care, while the Suzuki family unexpectedly take in a new relative who looks down on their humble way of life.

Feels like

  • Nostalgic Drama
  • Slice of Life
  • Post-War Japan
  • Heartwarming Ensemble
  • Community Spirit
  • Melancholic & Hopeful
  • Period Piece
  • Character-Driven
  • Family Saga

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Takashi Yamazaki
Written by
Ryota Kosawa, Takashi Yamazaki
Produced by
Nozomu Takahashi, Takaya Kurata, Shinpei Yamagiwa
Music by
Akira Ifukube, Naoki Sato

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Facts

November 3, 2007 · 2 h 26 min · Comedy, Drama

Released
November 3, 2007
Runtime
2 h 26 min
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Box office
$47 million
Available in
1 country

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7 questions, like "Where can I stream Always: Sunset on Third Street 2?"

Questions about Always: Sunset on Third Street 2

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Always: Sunset on Third Street 2?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Always: Sunset on Third Street 2 worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 7.5).

Is Always: Sunset on Third Street 2 okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Always: Sunset on Third Street 2 make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch Always: Sunset on Third Street 2?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 6 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Always: Sunset on Third Street 2 in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.