

An Autumn Afternoon
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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Where is An Autumn Afternoon streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, TCM | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| India | Plex | — |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel, Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Criterion Channel, Plex | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Plex | — |
| Germany | Plex | — |
| France | Sooner, Molotov TV, SFR Play, Plex | LaCinetek, ARTE Boutique |
| Spain | Acontra Plus, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, Tivify, Plex | Acontra Plus |
| Brazil | Plex | — |
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Plus Shochiku Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About An Autumn Afternoon
An Autumn Afternoon is a 1962 Japanese-language drama film directed by Yasujirō Ozu. The cast is led by Chishū Ryū, Shima Iwashita, Keiji Sada. It has a runtime of 1h 53m. Viewers rate it 7.9/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel.
An Autumn Afternoon was produced by Shochiku and Shochiku Ofuna Film Studio and made in Japan. It was released on November 18, 1962, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Yasujirō Ozu
- Writers
- Kōgo Noda, Yasujirō Ozu
- Release date
- November 18, 1962
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Shochiku, Shochiku Ofuna Film Studio
An Autumn Afternoon cast & crew
An Autumn Afternoon was directed by Yasujirō Ozu and written by Kōgo Noda and Yasujirō Ozu.
The cast features Chishū Ryū as Shuhei Hirayama, Shima Iwashita as Michiko Hirayama, Keiji Sada as Koichi, Mariko Okada as Akiko, Teruo Yoshida as Yutaka Miura, and Noriko Maki as Fusako Taguchi.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Takanobu Saitō, cinematography is by Yûharu Atsuta, and it was produced by Shizuo Yamanouchi.
Is An Autumn Afternoon worth watching?
An Autumn Afternoon holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 323 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 53m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, An Autumn Afternoon is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch An Autumn Afternoon
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Cast of An Autumn Afternoon

Chishū Ryū
Shuhei Hirayama

Shima Iwashita
Michiko Hirayama

Keiji Sada
Koichi

Mariko Okada
Akiko

Teruo Yoshida
Yutaka Miura

Noriko Maki
Fusako Taguchi

Shinichirō Mikami
Kazuo

Nobuo Nakamura
Shuzo Kawai

Eijirō Tōno
Sakuma, The 'Gourd'

Kuniko Miyake
Nobuko

Kyôko Kishida
Madame Kaoru
Ryuji Kita
Tamako
An Autumn Afternoon — FAQs
▸Where can I watch An Autumn Afternoon in United States?
An Autumn Afternoon is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, TCM in United States.
▸Is An Autumn Afternoon on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — An Autumn Afternoon is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is An Autumn Afternoon in?
An Autumn Afternoon is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is An Autumn Afternoon?
An Autumn Afternoon runs 1 hours 53 minutes (113 minutes).
▸What is An Autumn Afternoon rated?
An Autumn Afternoon is rated NR. It holds a 7.9/10 audience score from 323 ratings.











