Bye Bye Love (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1974, Bye Bye Love is a crime, drama and romance film directed by Isao Fujisawa, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Two young people undertake a doomed summer road trip through Japan, which in turn reflects on the dissipating promise of 1960s counterculture and free love.
Who’s in it. Bye Bye Love stars Ren Tamura as Utamaro, Miyabi Ichijô as Gîko, Yûzô Morita as Policeman and Atsuko Ami as Stripper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Bye Bye Love 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 Bye Bye Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bye Bye Love tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bye Bye Love (1974)?
- In US, Bye Bye Love is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bye Bye Love worth watching?
- Bye Bye Love holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bye Bye Love?
- Bye Bye Love stars Ren Tamura, Miyabi Ichijô, Yûzô Morita, Atsuko Ami and Satomi Oki.
- When was Bye Bye Love released?
- Bye Bye Love was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.