Early Spring (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1956, Early Spring is a drama film directed by Yasujirō Ozu, running about 144 minutes.
What it’s about. A young salary man and his wife struggle within the confines of their passionless relationship while he has an extramarital affair.
Who’s in it. Early Spring stars Chikage Awashima as Masako Sugiyama, Ryō Ikebe as Shôji Sugiyama, Takako Fujino as Terumi Aoki and Daisuke Katō as Sakamoto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Early Spring sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Early Spring page.
If you liked it. Fans of Early Spring tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Early Spring (1956)?
- In US, Early Spring is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Early Spring worth watching?
- Early Spring holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Early Spring?
- Early Spring stars Chikage Awashima, Ryō Ikebe, Takako Fujino, Daisuke Katō and Keiko Kishi.
- When was Early Spring released?
- Early Spring was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 144 minutes.