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An Autumn Afternoon

1962·Movie
1h 53min·NR
87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Family, history, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • 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

Widower Shuhei Hirayama's caretaker is his 24-year-old daughter, Michiko. Gradually, he comes to realize that Michiko should not be obliged to look after him for the rest of his life, so he arranges a marriage for her.
Japanese CinemaFamily DramaMelancholicPost-War JapanCharacter StudySocial CommentarySubtleHumanistic

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream An Autumn Afternoon legally?

An Autumn Afternoon is included with a subscription to TCM and HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is An Autumn Afternoon worth watching?

87
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88/100 (IMDb 8, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 91). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is An Autumn Afternoon rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is An Autumn Afternoon?

1 h 53 min

An Autumn Afternoon runs 1 h 53 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on An Autumn Afternoon?

Critics93
Audiences84

Not quite. Critics rate An Autumn Afternoon higher (93) than audiences (84). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is An Autumn Afternoon in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch An Autumn Afternoon?

131ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+117

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for An Autumn Afternoon in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does An Autumn Afternoon use?

Chekhov's GagLighter and SofterOut with a BangAnswer CutWomen Are WiserThe Lost LenoreHenpecked HusbandLeave the Camera RunningArranged MarriageTime SkipDad the VeteranGraceful Loserand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for An Autumn Afternoon, including Chekhov's Gag, Lighter and Softer, Out with a Bang.