This Year's Love (1962): cast, story & where to watch
1962 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1962, This Year's Love is a drama and romance film directed by Keisuke Kinoshita, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Hikaru and Ichiro are close friends in high school. Hikaru's elder brother Tadashi fell in love with Ichiro's elder sister, Mikako at first sight. Although she gave the cold shoulder to Tadashi, she gradually became fond of Tadashi.
Who’s in it. This Year's Love stars Mariko Okada, Teruo Yoshida as Masao Yamada, Masakazu Tamura as Masakichi Yamada and Norihei Miki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, This Year's Love has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch This Year's Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of This Year's Love tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch This Year's Love (1962)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for This Year's Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is This Year's Love worth watching?
- This Year's Love holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in This Year's Love?
- This Year's Love stars Mariko Okada, Teruo Yoshida, Masakazu Tamura, Norihei Miki and Chieko Higashiyama.
- When was This Year's Love released?
- This Year's Love was released in 1962, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.