Late Spring
晩春
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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"It's pointless to have a daughter" - Late Spring (1949, Yasujiro Ozu)
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Frequently asked questions about Late Spring
Where can I watch Late Spring in the United States?
Late Spring is available to stream on HBO Max, Criterion Channel, Fandor, Plex, and Cineverse in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Late Spring on HBO Max?
Yes. Late Spring is streaming on HBO Max in the United States, alongside Criterion Channel, Fandor, Plex, and Cineverse.
Can I watch Late Spring for free?
Late Spring streams free with ads in the United States on Plex and Cineverse. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Late Spring?
Late Spring scores 8.0 on The Movie Database, 8.2 on IMDb, 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 77 on Metacritic.
Who stars in Late Spring?
Late Spring stars Chishū Ryū, Setsuko Hara, Yumeji Tsukioka, Haruko Sugimura, and Hōhi Aoki. Yasujirō Ozu is the director.
How long is Late Spring?
Late Spring runs 1h 48m (108 minutes).
When did Late Spring come out?
Late Spring was released on September 13, 1949.
Which studio made Late Spring?
Late Spring was produced by Shochiku in Japan.
What language is Late Spring in?
Late Spring is in Japanese, and its original title is 晩春.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.