The End of Summer
1961, Japanese. Directed by Yasujirō Ozu.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Where to watch The End of Summer
The End of Summer is streaming on HBO Max, Kanopy, and Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Yasujirō OzuDirector
- Ganjirō Nakamura IIKohayagawa Manbei
- Setsuko HaraAkiko
- Yōko TsukasaNoriko
- Michiyo AratamaFumiko
- Keiju KobayashiHisao
- Masahiko ShimazuMasao
- Hisaya MorishigeIsomura Eiichirou
- Chieko NaniwaSasaki Tsune
- Reiko DanYuriko
- Haruko SugimuraKatou Shige
- Daisuke KatōKitagawa Yanosuke
- Haruko TōgōKitagawa Teruko
Details
- Released
- 29 October 1961
- Original title
- 小早川家の秋
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kōgo Noda, Yasujirō Ozu
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The End of Summer: quick answers
Is The End of Summer worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 115 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The End of Summer?
The End of Summer runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does The End of Summer have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The End of Summer. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The End of Summer parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The End of Summer yet.
Which OTT platform is The End of Summer on?
The End of Summer is streaming on HBO Max, Kanopy, and Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The End of Summer?
If you liked The End of Summer, try Late Spring, The Insect Woman, Repast.
Who directed The End of Summer?
The End of Summer (1961) was directed by Yasujirō Ozu and stars Ganjirō Nakamura II, Setsuko Hara, Yōko Tsukasa.