An Autumn Afternoon (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1962, An Autumn Afternoon is a drama film directed by Yasujirō Ozu, running about 114 minutes. “An aging widower arranges a marriage for his only daughter.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Shuhei Hirayama is a widower with a 24-year-old daughter. Gradually, he comes to realize that she should not be obliged to look after him for the rest of his life, so he arranges a marriage for her.
Who’s in it. An Autumn Afternoon stars Chishū Ryū as Shuhei Hirayama, Shima Iwashita as Michiko Hirayama, Keiji Sada as Koichi and Mariko Okada as Akiko, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, An Autumn Afternoon has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch An Autumn Afternoon page.
If you liked it. Fans of An Autumn Afternoon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An Autumn Afternoon (1962)?
- In US, An Autumn Afternoon is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is An Autumn Afternoon worth watching?
- An Autumn Afternoon holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in An Autumn Afternoon?
- An Autumn Afternoon stars Chishū Ryū, Shima Iwashita, Keiji Sada, Mariko Okada and Teruo Yoshida.
- When was An Autumn Afternoon released?
- An Autumn Afternoon was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.