Late Spring (1949)
Kernel Score: 89% · 465 ratings
Genres: Drama
Released: 1949-09-13
Runtime: 108 minutes
Where to watch Late Spring
- Stream: Fandor, HBO Max
- Free with ads: Plex, Cineverse
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Noriko is perfectly happy living at home with her widowed father, Shukichi, and has no plans to marry -- that is, until her aunt Masa convinces Shukichi that unless he marries off his 27-year-old daughter soon, she will likely remain alone for the rest of her life. When Noriko resists Masa's matchmaking, Shukichi is forced to deceive his daughter and sacrifice his own happiness to do what he believes is right.
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Director
Cast
- Chishū Ryū as Shukichi Somiya
- Setsuko Hara as Noriko Somiya
- Yumeji Tsukioka as Aya Kitagawa
- Haruko Sugimura as Masa Taguchi
- Hōhi Aoki as Katsuyoshi
- Jun Usami as Shuichi Hattori
- Kuniko Miyake as Akiko Miwa
- Masao Mishima as Jo Onodera
- Yoshiko Tsubouchi as Kiku
- Yōko Katsuragi as Misako
Late Spring FAQ
Is Late Spring good?
Late Spring has an 89% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 465 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Late Spring?
In the US you can stream Late Spring on Fandor and HBO Max, watch it free with ads on Plex and Cineverse and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV and Fandango At Home.
What movies are like Late Spring?
If you liked Late Spring, try An Autumn Afternoon, Early Summer, Tokyo Story and The World of Apu.