Where to Watch Early Summer (1951) in the US

What it's about

In postwar Tokyo, this household is loving and serene: older parents, their 28-year-old daughter Noriko, their married son, his devoted wife, and two rascally sons. Their only discontent is Noriko's lack of a husband. Society is changing: she works, she has women friends who tease and argue, her brother sees her independence as impudence, she sees it as normal. When her boss suggests that she marry a 40-year-old bachelor who is his friend, all the members of her family press her to accept. Without seeking their advice, and to their chagrin, Noriko determines her own course of action.

Cast and crew

Director

Yasujirô Ozu

Writer

Kôgo Noda, Yasujirô Ozu

Starring

Setsuko Hara, Chishû Ryû, Chikage Awashima

Details

Release date

Aug 2, 1972

Language

Japanese, English

Country

Japan

Awards

7 wins

Where to Watch Early Summer (1951) in the US — common questions

Where to watch Early Summer in the United States?

Early Summer is available with a subscription or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on HBO Max (HD) and The Criterion Channel (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store.

Can I stream Early Summer or do I have to rent it in the United States?

Watch the movie with a subscription on HBO Max (HD) and The Criterion Channel (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store.

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