One Wonderful Sunday
1947, Japanese. Directed by Akira Kurosawa.
Two broke sweethearts wander war-scarred Tokyo on a single Sunday, stretching 35 yen as they chase housing, small pleasures, and a little hope.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Akira KurosawaDirector
- Isao NumasakiYuzo
- Chieko NakakitaMasako
- Atsushi WatanabeYamamoto
- Zeko NakamuraDessert Shop Owner
- Toppa UtsumiStreet Photographer
- Ichiro NamikiStreet Photographer
- Ichirō SugaiBlack-marketeer
- Masao ShimizuDance Hall Manager
- Tokuji KobayashiOverweight apartment receptionist
- Shiro MizutaniWaif
- Aguri HidakaDancer
- Midori AriyamaSono, the black-marketeer's mistress
Details
- Released
- 1 July 1947
- Original title
- 素晴らしき日曜日
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Keinosuke Uekusa, Akira Kurosawa
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One Wonderful Sunday: quick answers
Is One Wonderful Sunday worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 98 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is One Wonderful Sunday?
One Wonderful Sunday runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does One Wonderful Sunday have a post-credits scene?
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One Wonderful Sunday parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is One Wonderful Sunday on?
One Wonderful Sunday isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like One Wonderful Sunday?
If you liked One Wonderful Sunday, try Floating Clouds, Yearning, Love Letter.
Who directed One Wonderful Sunday?
One Wonderful Sunday (1947) was directed by Akira Kurosawa and stars Isao Numasaki, Chieko Nakakita, Atsushi Watanabe.