An Autumn Afternoon
1962, Japanese. Directed by Yasujirō Ozu.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 18 November 1962
- Original title
- 秋刀魚の味
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kōgo Noda, Yasujirō Ozu
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An Autumn Afternoon: quick answers
Is An Autumn Afternoon worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.9/10 from 342 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is An Autumn Afternoon?
An Autumn Afternoon runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Does An Autumn Afternoon have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for An Autumn Afternoon. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
An Autumn Afternoon parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
An Autumn Afternoon is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is An Autumn Afternoon on?
An Autumn Afternoon isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like An Autumn Afternoon?
If you liked An Autumn Afternoon, try Late Spring, The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice, Early Summer.
Who directed An Autumn Afternoon?
An Autumn Afternoon (1962) was directed by Yasujirō Ozu and stars Chishū Ryū, Shima Iwashita, Keiji Sada.