Café Lumière
2004, Japanese. Directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien.
In a distinctly contemporary Tokyo that looks backwards to the city’s disappearing past, Yoko is a writer investigating the life of a modernist composer of the 1930s. She is pregnant by a man she does not want to marry and has found a kindred spirit in a used bookstore owner who aids her research.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 70 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Café Lumière
Café Lumière isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 September 2004.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 1 September 2004
- Original title
- 珈琲時光
- Country
- Japan, Taiwan
- Written by
- Hou Hsiao-hsien, Chu Tien-wen
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Café Lumière: quick answers
Is Café Lumière worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 70 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Café Lumière?
Café Lumière runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does Café Lumière have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Café Lumière. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Café Lumière parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Café Lumière is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Café Lumière on?
Café Lumière isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 September 2004. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Café Lumière?
If you liked Café Lumière, try Little Forest: Summer/Autumn, Little Forest: Winter/Spring, Perfect Days.
Who directed Café Lumière?
Café Lumière (2004) was directed by Hou Hsiao-hsien and stars Yo Hitoto, Tadanobu Asano, Masato Hagiwara.