The End of Summer (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1961, The End of Summer is a drama film directed by Yasujirō Ozu, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. The family of an older man who runs a small sake brewery become concerned with his finances and his health after they discover him visiting an old mistress from his youth.
Who’s in it. The End of Summer stars Ganjirô Nakamura I as Kohayagawa Banpei, Yōko Tsukasa as Noriko, Setsuko Hara as Akiko and Michiyo Aratama as Fumiko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The End of Summer has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The End of Summer page.
If you liked it. Fans of The End of Summer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The End of Summer (1961)?
- In US, The End of Summer is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Kanopy and Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The End of Summer worth watching?
- The End of Summer holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The End of Summer?
- The End of Summer stars Ganjirô Nakamura I, Yōko Tsukasa, Setsuko Hara, Michiyo Aratama and Keiju Kobayashi.
- When was The End of Summer released?
- The End of Summer was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.