Early Summer (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1951, Early Summer is a drama film directed by Yasujirō Ozu, running about 125 minutes.
What it’s about. A 28-year-old single woman is pressured to marry.
Who’s in it. Early Summer stars Setsuko Hara as Noriko Mamiya, Chishū Ryū as Koichi Mamiya, Chikage Awashima as Aya Tamura and Kuniko Miyake as Fumiko Mamiya, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Early Summer has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Early Summer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Early Summer tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Early Summer (1951)?
- In US, Early Summer is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Early Summer worth watching?
- Early Summer holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Early Summer?
- Early Summer stars Setsuko Hara, Chishū Ryū, Chikage Awashima, Kuniko Miyake and Ichirō Sugai.
- When was Early Summer released?
- Early Summer was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.