The End of Summer
The family of an older man who runs a small sake brewery become concerned with his finances and his health after they discover him visiting an old mistress from his youth.
Where to watch The End of Summer in United States
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Where is The End of Summer streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Criterion Channel, HBO Max | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| France | Sooner, Molotov TV | — |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
About The End of Summer
The End of Summer is a 1961 Japanese-language drama film directed by Yasujirō Ozu. The cast is led by Setsuko Hara, Yōko Tsukasa, Michiyo Aratama. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Criterion Channel.
The End of Summer was produced by Takarazuka Eiga Company Ltd. and TOHO and made in Japan. It was released on October 29, 1961.
- Director
- Yasujirō Ozu
- Writers
- Kōgo Noda, Yasujirō Ozu
- Release date
- October 29, 1961
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Takarazuka Eiga Company Ltd., TOHO
The End of Summer cast & crew
The End of Summer was directed by Yasujirō Ozu and written by Kōgo Noda and Yasujirō Ozu.
The cast features Setsuko Hara as Akiko, Yōko Tsukasa as Noriko, Michiyo Aratama as Fumiko, Keiju Kobayashi as Hisao, Masahiko Shimazu as Masao, and Hisaya Morishige as Isomura Eiichirou.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Toshirō Mayuzumi, cinematography is by Asakazu Nakai, and it was produced by Masakatsu Kaneko and Sanezumi Fujimoto.
Is The End of Summer worth watching?
The End of Summer holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 109 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, The End of Summer is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The End of Summer
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Cast of The End of Summer
Setsuko Hara
Akiko
Yōko Tsukasa
Noriko
Michiyo Aratama
Fumiko
Keiju Kobayashi
Hisao
Masahiko Shimazu
Masao
Hisaya Morishige
Isomura Eiichirou
Chieko Naniwa
Sasaki Tsune
Reiko Dan
Yuriko
Haruko Sugimura
Katou Shige
Daisuke Katō
Kitagawa Yanosuke
Haruko Tōgō
Kitagawa Teruko
Yumi Shirakawa
Nakanishi Takako
The End of Summer — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The End of Summer in United States?
The End of Summer is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Criterion Channel, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is The End of Summer on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — The End of Summer is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is The End of Summer in?
The End of Summer is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The End of Summer?
The End of Summer runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).
▸What is The End of Summer rated?
It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 109 ratings.
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