Late Autumn (1960): cast, story & where to watch

1960 · Film · ★ 7.8

Late Autumn poster

Released in 1960, Late Autumn is a comedy and drama film directed by Yasujirō Ozu, running about 128 minutes.

What it’s about. A woman and her daughter are each forced to contend with an increasing pressure to marry, particularly from three men who knew her late husband.

Who’s in it. Late Autumn stars Setsuko Hara as Akiko Miwa, Yōko Tsukasa as Ayako Miwa, Mariko Okada as Yukiko Sasaki and Keiji Sada as Shotaru Goto, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Late Autumn has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Late Autumn page.

If you liked it. Fans of Late Autumn tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Late Autumn (1960)?
In US, Late Autumn is available to stream on YouTube TV and Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Late Autumn worth watching?
Late Autumn holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Late Autumn?
Late Autumn stars Setsuko Hara, Yōko Tsukasa, Mariko Okada, Keiji Sada and Miyuki Kuwano.
When was Late Autumn released?
Late Autumn was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.