Late Spring is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Plus Shochiku Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and FOD in Japan, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Availability checked 13 June 2026.
Where to watch Late Spring
🇯🇵 Japan
Good to know
- Director
- Yasujirō Ozu
- Release date
- 1949-09-13
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Studio
- Shochiku
About Late Spring
Late Spring is a 1949 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Yasujirō Ozu, starring Chishū Ryū, Setsuko Hara and Yumeji Tsukioka. It has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 478 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Late Spring in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
Noriko is perfectly happy living at home with her widowed father, Shukichi, and has no plans to marry -- that is, until her aunt Masa convinces Shukichi that unless he marries off his 27-year-old daughter soon, she will likely remain alone for the rest of her life. When Noriko resists Masa's matchmaking, Shukichi is forced to deceive his daughter and sacrifice his own happiness to do what he believes is right.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Late Spring in Japan?+
In Japan, you can stream Late Spring on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Plus Shochiku Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and FOD. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD.
Is Late Spring on Netflix?+
Late Spring is not on Netflix in Japan right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, FOD Channel Amazon Channel, Plus Shochiku Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and FOD.
How long is Late Spring?+
Late Spring has a runtime of 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
Who stars in Late Spring?+
Late Spring stars Chishū Ryū, Setsuko Hara, Yumeji Tsukioka, Haruko Sugimura and Hōhi Aoki.
When did Late Spring come out?+
Late Spring is a 1949 movie directed by Yasujirō Ozu.
What genre is Late Spring?+
Late Spring is Drama film.
Who directed Late Spring?+
Late Spring was directed by Yasujirō Ozu.
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