Movie
Hiroshima Mon Amour
From the measureless depths of a woman's emotions...
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.
Streaming, rental and purchase options
Where to watch in United States
Checked Sep 2, 2026
Hiroshima Mon Amour is available to stream on The Criterion Channel in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, and Google Play. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
Synopsis
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.
More about Hiroshima Mon Amour
Cast
Emmanuelle RivaElle
Eiji OkadaLui
Stella DassasMother
Pierre BarbaudFather
Bernard FressonGerman LoverCredits
- Directed by
- Alain Resnais
- Written by
- Marguerite Duras
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- French
- Box office
- $3.2K
Production
Argos filmsFrance- Como FilmsFrance
Daiei FilmJapan- Pathé OverseasFrance
