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An Autumn Afternoon

1962Movie1 h 53 minNR

88

ExcellentGoodWatch score

88

ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Rotten Tomatoes

Summary

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.

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Date night
Family movie night
Friends night

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

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Facts

November 18, 1962 · 1 h 53 min · NR

Released: November 18, 1962
Runtime: 1 h 53 min
Age rating: NR
Genres: Drama
Original language: Japanese
Made in: Japan
Available in: 131 countries

Tropes

Chekhov's Gag, Lighter and Softer, Out with a Bang +9

12 of 22 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream An Autumn Afternoon?"

Questions about An Autumn Afternoon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream An Autumn Afternoon?

In the United States, An Autumn Afternoon streams on HBO Max, Criterion, and TCM, and it is free with ads on Plex and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is An Autumn Afternoon worth watching?

88

ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 8, Letterboxd 4.2 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 95%, and Metacritic 91).

Is An Autumn Afternoon okay for kids?

NR

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

Is An Autumn Afternoon plot-driven or character-driven?

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

Is An Autumn Afternoon in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

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 tropes for it, including Chekhov's Gag, Lighter and Softer, and Out with a Bang.