Come Next Spring (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1956, Come Next Spring is a drama film directed by R.G. Springsteen, running about 92 minutes. “All the warmth and charm of 'The Quiet Man'.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Matt Ballot has returned home after 12 years of hard-drinking in all 48 states. His wife has managed to raise their 14-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son nicely without his help. Matt is considered a disgrace to the town he came from and now he finds himself trying to win the love of his children, his wife, and the respect of the townspeople. Set in Arkansas in the 1920s.
Who’s in it. Come Next Spring stars Ann Sheridan as Bess Ballot, Steve Cochran as Matt Ballot, Walter Brennan as Jeffrey Storys and Sherry Jackson as Annie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Come Next Spring has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Come Next Spring page.
If you liked it. Fans of Come Next Spring tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Come Next Spring (1956)?
- In US, Come Next Spring is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Come Next Spring worth watching?
- Come Next Spring holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Come Next Spring?
- Come Next Spring stars Ann Sheridan, Steve Cochran, Walter Brennan, Sherry Jackson and Richard Eyer.
- When was Come Next Spring released?
- Come Next Spring was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.