Hiroshima Mon Amour (1959)
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Hiroshima Mon Amour is streaming in France on INA madelen, MUBI, INA madelen.
What the audience says
Hiroshima Mon Amour is one of the better-rated French films out there. It holds a 7.7/10 on TMDB from 964 ratings, well above what most films manage. It's a tight 92-minute watch — easy to fit into a busy night. In France you can stream it on INA madelen, MUBI, INA madelen.
Should you spend 92 minutes on it?
92 minutes of French drama with a history streak. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
- Why
- It rates 7.7/10 on 964 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- A weeknight
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 1h 32m — short |
| Genre | Drama / History |
| Language | French |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Alain Resnais
Cast
Where to watch in France
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 18 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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