All of a Sudden

Name: All of a Sudden
Genre: Drama
Released: 2026-06-19
Duration: 3 h 16 min
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Virginie Efira, Tao Okamoto, Kyōzō Nagatsuka, Kodai Kurosaki, Jean-Charles Clichet

2026·Movie·PG-13·196 min·★ 7.8(76)

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“One night. Two strangers. A lifetime of questions.”

Director of a care facility for the elderly, Marie-Lou strives to introduce an innovative care philosophy based on listening and respecting residents’ dignity, despite resistance from part of her staff. Her encounter with Mari, a Japanese theater director battling cancer, will profoundly reshape her path. By forming a deep, supportive friendship, the two women join forces in a shared struggle to make the impossible possible.

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About All of a Sudden

All of a Sudden is a 2026 Japanese-language drama film directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi. The cast is led by Virginie Efira, Tao Okamoto, Kyōzō Nagatsuka. It has a runtime of 3h 16m. Viewers rate it 7.8/10 across 100 ratings.

All of a Sudden was produced by Cinéfrance Studios, Office Shirous, and Bitters End and made in Japan and France. It was released on June 19, 2026, and carries a PG-13 certification.

Director: Ryusuke Hamaguchi
Writers: Ryusuke Hamaguchi, Léa Le Dimna
Release date: June 19, 2026
Original language: Japanese
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: Japan, France
Production: Cinéfrance Studios, Office Shirous, Bitters End

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All of a Sudden cast & crew

All of a Sudden was directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi and written by Ryusuke Hamaguchi and Léa Le Dimna.

The cast features Virginie Efira as Marie-Lou Fontaine, Tao Okamoto as Mari Morisaki, Kyōzō Nagatsuka as Goro Kiyomiya, Kodai Kurosaki as Tomoki Kubodera, Jean-Charles Clichet as Olivier, and Marie Bunel as Sophie.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Samuel Andreyev, cinematography is by Alan Guichaoua, and it was produced by David Gauquié and Julien Deris.

Is All of a Sudden worth watching?

All of a Sudden holds an audience score of 7.8/10 from 76 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.

At 3h 16m, it's a full-evening commitment.

If you enjoy drama, All of a Sudden is worth a place on your watchlist.

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