The End of Summer (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2013, The End of Summer is a drama and romance film directed by Kazuyoshi Kumakiri, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. The story, set in the heady post-war 50s into the early 60s , revolves around a love triangle between Tomoko, long playing the mistress to married older writer Shitto and the new stud who comes into her life, Ryota Kinoshita. Tomoko is sick and tired of her relationship with writer Shingo, who is married and has children. Shingo is a talented writer, but has yet to be recognized by the public. Tomoko then enters into a sexual relationship with younger man Ryota Kinoshita, but Tomoko is not satisfied.
Who’s in it. The End of Summer stars Hikari Mitsushima as Tomoko, Kaoru Kobayashi as Shingo Kosugi, Go Ayano as Ryota Kinoshita and Yura Akanuma, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The End of Summer 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 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 (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The End of Summer change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The End of Summer worth watching?
- The End of Summer holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The End of Summer?
- The End of Summer stars Hikari Mitsushima, Kaoru Kobayashi, Go Ayano, Yura Akanuma and Satoko Abe.
- When was The End of Summer released?
- The End of Summer was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.