Rhapsody in August
1991, Japanese. Directed by Akira Kurosawa.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Akira KurosawaDirector
- Sachiko MuraseKane (The Grandmother)
- Hidetaka YoshiokaTateo
- Tomoko OtakaraTami
- Mieko SuzukiMinako
- Mitsunori IsakiShinjiro
- Hisashi IgawaTadao
- Toshie NegishiKane's daughter
- Chōichirō KawarasakiNoboru
- Narumi KayashimaMachino
- Richard GereClark (Kane's Nephew)
- Matsue OnoCast
- Kappei MatsumotoCast
Details
- Released
- 25 May 1991
- Original title
- 八月の狂詩曲
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Akira Kurosawa, Ishirō Honda
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Rhapsody in August: quick answers
Is Rhapsody in August worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 165 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Rhapsody in August?
Rhapsody in August runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does Rhapsody in August have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Rhapsody in August. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Rhapsody in August parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Rhapsody in August is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Rhapsody in August on?
Rhapsody in August isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 May 1991. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Rhapsody in August?
If you liked Rhapsody in August, try Dodes'ka-den, Tokyo Story, Tokyo Twilight.
Who directed Rhapsody in August?
Rhapsody in August (1991) was directed by Akira Kurosawa and stars Sachiko Murase, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Tomoko Otakara.