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April Story

1998Movie1 h 7 min

DramaRomance
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Letterboxd3.8/5
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Letterboxd3.8/5

Summary

In spring, a girl leaves the island of Hokkaido to attend university in Tokyo. Once there, she is asked to reveal why she wanted to go there in the first place.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing
  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, brutality or laughs.

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Cast

12 of 12

Crew

Directed by
Shunji Iwai
Written by
Shunji Iwai
Produced by
Shuichi Kakesu, Hidemi Satani
Music by
Shunji Iwai

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 14, 1998 · 1 h 7 min · Romance, Drama

Released
March 14, 1998
Runtime
1 h 7 min
Genres
Romance, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Also spoken
English
Made in
Japan
Available in
5 countries

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream April Story?"

Questions about April Story

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream April Story?

It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is April Story worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 7.1 and Letterboxd 3.8 out of 5).

Is April Story okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is April Story good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is April Story plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is April Story in English?

JapaneseEnglish

No, it was made in Japanese, with some English.