Spring Dreams (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 5.8

Released in 1960, Spring Dreams is a comedy film directed by Keisuke Kinoshita, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. When a wealthy, selfish family decides to take care of an elderly hobo who collapsed near their home, they are beset by visits from his numerous friends.
Who’s in it. Spring Dreams stars Mariko Okada as Chizuko Okudaira, Yoshiko Kuga as Kazuko Yasugi, Eitarō Ozawa as Shôbei Okudaira and Michiko Araki as Yae, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Spring Dreams has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Spring Dreams page.
If you liked it. Fans of Spring Dreams tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Spring Dreams (1960)?
- In US, Spring Dreams is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Spring Dreams worth watching?
- Spring Dreams holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Spring Dreams?
- Spring Dreams stars Mariko Okada, Yoshiko Kuga, Eitarō Ozawa, Michiko Araki and Yatsuko Tan'ami.
- When was Spring Dreams released?
- Spring Dreams was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.