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Late Autumn

Name: Late Autumn
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: 1960-11-13
Cast: Setsuko Hara, Yōko Tsukasa, Mariko Okada, Keiji Sada, Miyuki Kuwano

1960 | 128 min | Drama, Comedy

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Terms of Endearment or The Farewell, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood: Funny with heart.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 8 min.
What might put you off: It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
Made in 1960: an older pace and style.
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A woman and her daughter are each forced to contend with an increasing pressure to marry, particularly from three men who knew her late husband.

CriticsVery strong
100% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesSolid
7.7 out of 10
AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 17K people sought it out in the past year

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Directed by Yasujirō Ozu