Rhapsody in August
“Tears. Laughter. Innocence. It was a summer of remembering.”
An elderly Nagasaki hibakusha spends a summer caring for her four grandchildren, whose curiosity about the 1945 bombing stirs buried memories and moral questions. When an American nephew from Hawaii visits, the family confronts grief, guilt, and the possibility of reconciliation across generations.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Joyn | Amazon Video, Rakuten TV |
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Plus Shochiku Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Rhapsody in August
Rhapsody in August is a 1991 Japanese-language drama film directed by Akira Kurosawa. The cast is led by Sachiko Murase, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Tomoko Otakara. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 200 ratings.
Rhapsody in August was produced by Kurosawa Production, Shochiku, and Sony PCL and made in Japan. It was released on May 25, 1991, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Akira Kurosawa
- Writers
- Akira Kurosawa, Ishirō Honda
- Release date
- May 25, 1991
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Kurosawa Production, Shochiku, Sony PCL
Rhapsody in August cast & crew
Rhapsody in August was directed by Akira Kurosawa and written by Akira Kurosawa and Ishirō Honda.
The cast features Sachiko Murase as Kane (The Grandmother), Hidetaka Yoshioka as Tateo, Tomoko Otakara as Tami, Mieko Suzuki as Minako, Mitsunori Isaki as Shinjiro, and Hisashi Igawa as Tadao.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Shinichiro Ikebe, cinematography is by Shoji Ueda, and it was produced by Toru Okuyama and Hisao Kurosawa.
Is Rhapsody in August worth watching?
Rhapsody in August holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 152 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, Rhapsody in August is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Rhapsody in August
Sachiko Murase
Kane (The Grandmother)
Hidetaka Yoshioka
Tateo
Tomoko Otakara
Tami
Mieko Suzuki
Minako
Mitsunori Isaki
Shinjiro
Hisashi Igawa
Tadao
Toshie Negishi
Kane's daughter
Chōichirō Kawarasaki
Noboru
Narumi Kayashima
Machino
Richard Gere
Clark (Kane's Nephew)
Matsue Ono
Kappei Matsumoto
Rhapsody in August — FAQs
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▸What language is Rhapsody in August in?
Rhapsody in August is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Rhapsody in August?
Rhapsody in August runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is Rhapsody in August rated?
Rhapsody in August is rated PG. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 152 ratings.
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