Before Spring (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1980, Before Spring is a drama film directed by Hôjin Hashiura, running about 127 minutes.
What it’s about. Out of the blue, a bourgeois family on the Sea of Japan finds an unconscious woman on the beach and decides to let her board.
Who’s in it. Before Spring stars Ryō Ikebe as Riichiro Ujima, Keiko Oginome as Iyo Ujima, Karin Yamaguchi as Woman and Shigeru Izumiya as Kikunaga, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Before Spring has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Before Spring page.
If you liked it. Fans of Before Spring tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Before Spring (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Before Spring change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Before Spring worth watching?
- Before Spring holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Before Spring?
- Before Spring stars Ryō Ikebe, Keiko Oginome, Karin Yamaguchi, Shigeru Izumiya and Sachiko Kozuki.
- When was Before Spring released?
- Before Spring was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.