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Early Spring

1956Movie2 h 25 min

DramaRomance
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic847.8

A profoundly sad, slow-burning drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout cinematography.

Good for date night · friends night · background watch

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, adrenaline or scares.

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Story

A young salaryman and his wife struggle within the confines of their passionless relationship while he embarks on an extramarital affair.

Feels like

  • Japanese New Wave
  • Melancholy Realism
  • Marital Discord
  • Extramarital Affair
  • Slow-Paced Drama
  • Character-Driven
  • Social Commentary
  • Thought-Provoking
  • Classic Cinema

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Yasujirō Ozu
Written by
Yasujirō Ozu, Kōgo Noda
Produced by
Shizuo Yamanouchi
Music by
Takanobu Saitō

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Facts

January 29, 1956 · 2 h 25 min · Drama, Romance

Released
January 29, 1956
Runtime
2 h 25 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
131 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Early Spring?"

Questions about Early Spring

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Early Spring?

HBO MaxCriterionPlex

In the United States, Early Spring streams on HBO Max and Criterion, and it is free with ads on Plex. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Early Spring worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.7 and Metacritic 84).

Is Early Spring good for date night?

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It can be: romance is 5 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Early Spring plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Early Spring in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.