Rhapsody in August (1991)
八月の狂詩曲
Overview
An elderly Nagasaki hibakusha spends a summer caring for her four grandchildren, whose curiosity about the 1945 bombing stirs buried memories and moral questions. When an American nephew from Hawaii visits, the family confronts grief, guilt, and the possibility of reconciliation across generations.
Where to watch Rhapsody in August
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | — | Amazon Video, Rakuten TV | Amazon Video, Rakuten TV |
| Italy | Lionsgate+ | — | — |
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT, FOD Channel, Plus Shochiku +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Rhapsody in August in 2 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Rhapsody in August about?
An elderly Nagasaki hibakusha spends a summer caring for her four grandchildren, whose curiosity about the 1945 bombing stirs buried memories and moral questions. When an American nephew from Hawaii visits, the family confronts grief, guilt, and the possibility of reconciliation across generations. Rhapsody in August is a Drama movie, released on 1991-05-25, runtime 98 minutes.
Is Rhapsody in August worth watching?
TMDB users rate Rhapsody in August 7.2 out of 10 from 165 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Rhapsody in August?
In Italy, Rhapsody in August streams on Lionsgate+. The table on this page lists 2 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Akira Kurosawa
Cast
- Sachiko Murase as Kane (The Grandmother)
- Hidetaka Yoshioka as Tateo
- Tomoko Otakara as Tami
- Mieko Suzuki as Minako
- Mitsunori Isaki as Shinjiro
- Hisashi Igawa as Tadao
- Toshie Negishi as Kane's daughter
- Chōichirō Kawarasaki as Noboru
- Narumi Kayashima as Machino
- Richard Gere as Clark (Kane's Nephew)
- Matsue Ono
- Kappei Matsumoto
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Sources
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