Early Spring
A young salaryman and his wife struggle within the confines of their passionless relationship while he embarks on an extramarital affair.
Where to watch Early Spring in United States
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PlexClick a service to open Early Spring there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Early Spring streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, TCM | — |
| India | Plex | — |
| United Kingdom | BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel, Plex | — |
| Canada | Criterion Channel, Plex | — |
| Australia | Plex | — |
| Germany | Plex | — |
| France | Molotov TV, Plex | LaCinetek |
| Spain | Filmin, Plex | — |
| Brazil | Plex | — |
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, FOD | Apple TV Store |
About Early Spring
Early Spring is a 1956 Japanese-language drama and romance film directed by Yasujirō Ozu. The cast is led by Chikage Awashima, Ryō Ikebe, Keiko Kishi. It has a runtime of 2h 25m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel.
Early Spring was produced by Shochiku and made in Japan. It was released on January 29, 1956.
- Director
- Yasujirō Ozu
- Writers
- Kōgo Noda, Yasujirō Ozu
- Release date
- January 29, 1956
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Shochiku
Early Spring cast & crew
Early Spring was directed by Yasujirō Ozu and written by Kōgo Noda and Yasujirō Ozu.
The cast features Chikage Awashima as Masako Sugiyama, Ryō Ikebe as Shôji Sugiyama, Keiko Kishi as Chiyo Kaneko aka Goldfish, Teiji Takahashi as Taizo Aoki, Chishū Ryū as Kiichi Onodera, and So Yamamura as Yutaka Kawai.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Takanobu Saitō, cinematography is by Yûharu Atsuta, and it was produced by Shizuo Yamanouchi.
Is Early Spring worth watching?
Early Spring holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 97 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 25m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and romance, Early Spring is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Early Spring
In United States, you can stream Early Spring on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, TCM, and HBO Max. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Early Spring
Chikage Awashima
Masako Sugiyama
Ryō Ikebe
Shôji Sugiyama
Keiko Kishi
Chiyo Kaneko aka Goldfish
Teiji Takahashi
Taizo Aoki
Chishū Ryū
Kiichi Onodera
So Yamamura
Yutaka Kawai
Haruko Sugimura
Tamako Tamura
Takako Fujino
Terumi Aoki
Daisuke Katō
Sakamoto
Masami Taura
Koichi Kitagawa
Kumeko Urabe
Shige Kitagawa
Kuniko Miyake
Yukiko Kawai
Early Spring — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Early Spring in United States?
Early Spring is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, TCM in United States.
▸Is Early Spring on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Early Spring is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Early Spring in?
Early Spring is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Early Spring?
Early Spring runs 2 hours 25 minutes (145 minutes).
▸What is Early Spring rated?
It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 97 ratings.
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