Early Summer
Director: Yasujirō Ozu
In postwar Tokyo, Noriko lives with her extended family. Although she enjoys her career and her social life, her more traditional family worries about her single marital status at the advanced age of 28. 40-year-old business associate Takako proposes, Noriko's family press her into accepting, but when her widowed childhood friend Kenkichi returns to the neighborhood, she finds her heart leading in another direction.
Where to Watch
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Cast
Setsuko Hara
Noriko Mamiya
Chishū Ryū
Koichi Mamiya
Chikage Awashima
Aya Tamura
Kuniko Miyake
Fumiko Mamiya
Ichirō Sugai
Shukichi Mamiya
Chieko Higashiyama
Shige Mamiya
Haruko Sugimura
Tami Yabe
Kuniko Igawa
Takako
Hiroshi Nihon'yanagi
Kenkichi Yabe
Shūji Sano
Sotaro Satake
Toyo Takahashi
Nobu Tamura
Seiji Miyaguchi
Nishiwaki
In brief
Early Summer (1951) is a drama film. With an average rating of 7.8/10 from 214 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 2h 5min. You can stream it on: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Early Summer online?
Early Summer is available on the following streaming services: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.
How long is Early Summer?
Early Summer runs 125 minutes (2h 5min).
What rating does Early Summer have?
Early Summer has an average rating of 7.8/10 based on 214 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Early Summer from?
Early Summer was released in 1951.
