An Autumn Afternoon(1962)
秋刀魚の味
An Autumn Afternoon Synopsis
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.
An Autumn Afternoon (1962) is a drama film directed by Yasujirō Ozu, released on November 18, 1962 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Chishū Ryū, Shima Iwashita, Keiji Sada and Mariko Okada. Viewers rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 333 ratings.
- Director:
- Yasujirō Ozu
- Writers:
- Yasujirō Ozu, Kōgo Noda
- Producers:
- Shizuo Yamanouchi
- Cinematographer:
- Yûharu Atsuta
- Composer:
- Takanobu Saitō
- Production:
- Shochiku, Shochiku Ofuna Film Studio
- Status:
- Released
An Autumn Afternoon Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chishū Ryū
as Shuhei Hirayama
Shima Iwashita
as Michiko Hirayama
Keiji Sada
as Koichi
Mariko Okada
as Akiko
Teruo Yoshida
as Yutaka Miura
Noriko Maki
as Fusako Taguchi
Shinichirō Mikami
as Kazuo
Nobuo Nakamura
as Shuzo Kawai
Eijirō Tōno
as Sakuma, The 'Gourd'
Kuniko Miyake
as Nobuko
Kyôko Kishida
as Madame Kaoru
- Ryuji Kita
Ryuji Kita
as Tamako
Key crew
Directed by Yasujirō Ozu, written by Yasujirō Ozu and Kōgo Noda, produced by Shizuo Yamanouchi.
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An Autumn Afternoon Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.9/10 from 333 ratings.
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An Autumn Afternoon – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch An Autumn Afternoon online?
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An Autumn Afternoon (1962) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel and HBO Max, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in An Autumn Afternoon?
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The main cast of An Autumn Afternoon (1962) includes Chishū Ryū, Shima Iwashita, Keiji Sada, Mariko Okada and Teruo Yoshida. The film was directed by Yasujirō Ozu. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was An Autumn Afternoon released?
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An Autumn Afternoon was released on November 18, 1962 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is An Autumn Afternoon worth watching?
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An Autumn Afternoon (1962) holds an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 333 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.