Sudden Rain (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1956, Sudden Rain is a comedy and drama film directed by Mikio Naruse, running about 91 minutes. “The sadness of the fight is the sadness of love. The joy and decline of life that only couples know” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A husband and wife's pet peeves and minor irritations escalate into major rifts and animosity.
Who’s in it. Sudden Rain stars Setsuko Hara as Fumiko Namiki, Shūji Sano as Ryotaro Namiki, Kyōko Kagawa as Ayako (Fumiko's niece) and Akemi Negishi as Hinako (Nenkichi's wife), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Sudden Rain has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sudden Rain page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sudden Rain tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sudden Rain (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sudden Rain change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sudden Rain worth watching?
- Sudden Rain holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sudden Rain?
- Sudden Rain stars Setsuko Hara, Shūji Sano, Kyōko Kagawa, Akemi Negishi and Keiju Kobayashi.
- When was Sudden Rain released?
- Sudden Rain was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.