An Autumn Afternoon
Seen it?1962 | 113 min | Drama
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Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 53 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Japanese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1962: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
95% on Rotten Tomatoes, 91 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 40K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Yasujirō Ozu
- Chishū RyūShuhei Hirayama
- Shima IwashitaMichiko Hirayama
- Keiji SadaKoichi
- Mariko OkadaAkiko
- Teruo YoshidaYutaka Miura
- Noriko MakiFusako Taguchi
- Shinichirō MikamiKazuo
- Nobuo NakamuraShuzo Kawai
- Eijirō TōnoSakuma, The 'Gourd'
- Kuniko MiyakeNobuko