Always - Sunset on Third Street (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 2005, Always - Sunset on Third Street is a comedy and drama film directed by Takashi Yamazaki, running about 133 minutes.
What it’s about. Leaving her provincial home, teenage Mutsuko arrives in Tokyo by train to take a job in a major automotive company but finds that she is employed by a small auto repair shop owned by Norifumi Suzuki. Suzuki's hair-trigger temper is held somewhat in check by the motherly instincts of his wife, Tomoe, and his young son Ippei immediately bonds with Mutsuko as if she were his older sister. The Suzuki shop lies almost in the shadow of the Tokyo Tower as it rises steadily above the skyline during construction in 1958.
Who’s in it. Always - Sunset on Third Street stars Maki Horikita as Mutsuko Hoshino, Hidetaka Yoshioka as Ryunosuke Chagawa, Shinichi Tsutsumi as Norifumi Suzuki and Koyuki as Hiromi Ishizaki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Always - Sunset on Third Street has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $33.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Always - Sunset on Third Street page.
If you liked it. Fans of Always - Sunset on Third Street tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Always - Sunset on Third Street (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Always - Sunset on Third Street change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Always - Sunset on Third Street worth watching?
- Always - Sunset on Third Street holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Always - Sunset on Third Street?
- Always - Sunset on Third Street stars Maki Horikita, Hidetaka Yoshioka, Shinichi Tsutsumi, Koyuki and Hiroko Yakushimaru.
- When was Always - Sunset on Third Street released?
- Always - Sunset on Third Street was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 133 minutes.