Hiroshima Mon Amour (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 1959, Hiroshima Mon Amour is a drama, romance and history film directed by Alain Resnais, running about 92 minutes. “From the measureless depths of a woman's emotions...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The deep conversation between a Japanese architect and a French actress forms the basis of this celebrated French film, considered one of the vanguard productions of the French New Wave. Set in Hiroshima after the end of World War II, the couple -- lovers turned friends -- recount, over many hours, previous romances and life experiences. The two intertwine their stories about the past with pondering the devastation wrought by the atomic bomb dropped on the city.
Who’s in it. Hiroshima Mon Amour stars Emmanuelle Riva as Elle, Eiji Okada as Lui, Stella Dassas as Mother and Pierre Barbaud as Father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Hiroshima Mon Amour has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and Darkroom and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hiroshima Mon Amour page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hiroshima Mon Amour tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hiroshima Mon Amour (1959)?
- In US, Hiroshima Mon Amour is available to stream on Criterion Channel and Darkroom, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hiroshima Mon Amour worth watching?
- Hiroshima Mon Amour holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hiroshima Mon Amour?
- Hiroshima Mon Amour stars Emmanuelle Riva, Eiji Okada, Stella Dassas, Pierre Barbaud and Bernard Fresson.
- When was Hiroshima Mon Amour released?
- Hiroshima Mon Amour was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.