Hiroshima Mon Amour (1959)
Kernel Score: 87% · 907 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama, History, Romance
Released: 1959-06-10
Runtime: 92 minutes
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US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
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Director
Alain Resnais
Cast
- Emmanuelle Riva as Elle
- Eiji Okada as Lui
- Stella Dassas as Mother
- Pierre Barbaud as Father
- Bernard Fresson as German Lover
Hiroshima Mon Amour FAQ
Is Hiroshima Mon Amour good?
Hiroshima Mon Amour has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 907 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Hiroshima Mon Amour?
In the US you can stream Hiroshima Mon Amour on Darkroom and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
What is Hiroshima Mon Amour rated?
Hiroshima Mon Amour is rated NR.
What movies are like Hiroshima Mon Amour?
If you liked Hiroshima Mon Amour, try Indochine, Wings, Promise at Dawn and Frantz.