Gray Sunset (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1985, Gray Sunset is a drama film directed by Shunya Ito, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. Grandfather Fuyukichi Takano, a former university professor, gets fired from his museum job when he is affected by Alzheimer's disease, but his affliction serves to deepen family ties. Japan's submission to the 58th Academy Awards for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
Who’s in it. Gray Sunset stars Yukiyo Toake as Keiko Takano, Minoru Chiaki as Fuyukichi Takano, Teruhiko Saigō as Haruo Takano and Yumiko Nogawa as Nobue Kaneko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Gray Sunset has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gray Sunset page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gray Sunset tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gray Sunset (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Gray Sunset change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Gray Sunset worth watching?
- Gray Sunset holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gray Sunset?
- Gray Sunset stars Yukiyo Toake, Minoru Chiaki, Teruhiko Saigō, Yumiko Nogawa and Haruko Katō.
- When was Gray Sunset released?
- Gray Sunset was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.