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Hiroshima Mon Amour

1959Movie1 h 32 minNR

DramaHistory
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Rotten Tomatoes96%89%

A slow-burning, profoundly sad drama movie about history and the mind, with standout direction and performances.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

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Story

From the measureless depths of a woman's emotions...

The deep conversation between a Japanese architect and a French actress forms the basis of this celebrated French film, considered one of the vanguard productions of the French New Wave. Set in Hiroshima after the end of World War II, the couple -- lovers turned friends -- recount, over many hours, previous romances and life experiences. The two intertwine their stories about the past with pondering the devastation wrought by the atomic bomb dropped on the city.

Feels like

  • French New Wave
  • Contemplative Drama
  • Post-War Reflection
  • Memory & Trauma
  • Existential Romance
  • Dialogue-Driven
  • Art-House Cinema
  • Poetic Cinematography
  • Emotional Depth

Cast

5 of 5

Crew

Directed by
Alain Resnais
Written by
Marguerite Duras
Produced by
Anatole Dauman, Samy Halfon
Music by
Georges Delerue, Giovanni Fusco

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Facts

June 10, 1959 · 1 h 32 min · NR

Released
June 10, 1959
Runtime
1 h 32 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Drama, History, Romance
Original language
French
Also spoken
English, Japanese
Made in
France, Japan
Box office
$3,193
Available in
119 countries

Tropes

Extremely Short Timespan, Neon City, Faux Fluency +9

  • Extremely Short Timespan
  • Neon City
  • Faux Fluency
  • Toplessness from the Back
  • Stock Footage
  • Mighty Whitey and Mellow Yellow
  • Talking in Bed
  • Eye Scream
  • Diagonal Billing
  • Nameless Narrative
  • Flashback
  • Gorn

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Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Hiroshima Mon Amour?"

Questions about Hiroshima Mon Amour

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Where can I stream Hiroshima Mon Amour?

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In the United States, Hiroshima Mon Amour streams on Criterion and Darkroom, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 111 other countries.

Is Hiroshima Mon Amour worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 7.8 and Rotten Tomatoes 96%). Critics rate it higher (96 out of 100) than audiences (84).

Is Hiroshima Mon Amour good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Hiroshima Mon Amour plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (10 of 10) and character depth (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Hiroshima Mon Amour in English?

FrenchEnglishJapanese

No, it was made in French, with some English and Japanese.