No Time for Tears (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film
Released in 1955, No Time for Tears is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Seiji Maruyama, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. Coach Shimamura of the hapless Sparrows baseball team is pleased to obtain a hot new pitcher named Onishi. But when Onishi begins a romantic relationship with the coach's daughter Michiko, Shimamura becomes angry with the young man, lashing out at him when he disobeys instructions during a game. In turn, Michiko becomes angry with her father, who becomes increasingly depressed. When a tragedy strikes the family, Coach Shimamura begins losing control of his life, just when his family and his team need him most.
Who’s in it. No Time for Tears stars Takashi Shimura, Toshirō Mifune, Mariko Okada and Yū Fujiki, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch No Time for Tears page.
If you liked it. Fans of No Time for Tears tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch No Time for Tears (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for No Time for Tears change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in No Time for Tears?
- No Time for Tears stars Takashi Shimura, Toshirō Mifune, Mariko Okada, Yū Fujiki and Shizue Natsukawa.
- When was No Time for Tears released?
- No Time for Tears was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.