One Wonderful Sunday (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1947, One Wonderful Sunday is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Akira Kurosawa, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Yuzo and his fiancée Masako spend their Sunday afternoon together, trying to have a good time on just thirty-five yen. They manage to have many small adventures, especially because Masako's optimism and belief in dreams is able to lift Yuzo from his realistic despair.
Who’s in it. One Wonderful Sunday stars Isao Numasaki as Yuzo, Chieko Nakakita as Masako, Atsushi Watanabe as Yamamoto and Zeko Nakamura as Dessert Shop Owner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, One Wonderful Sunday has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch One Wonderful Sunday page.
If you liked it. Fans of One Wonderful Sunday tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch One Wonderful Sunday (1947)?
- In US, One Wonderful Sunday is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is One Wonderful Sunday worth watching?
- One Wonderful Sunday holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in One Wonderful Sunday?
- One Wonderful Sunday stars Isao Numasaki, Chieko Nakakita, Atsushi Watanabe, Zeko Nakamura and Toppa Utsumi.
- When was One Wonderful Sunday released?
- One Wonderful Sunday was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.