Early Summer
1951, Japanese. Directed by Yasujirō Ozu.
In postwar Tokyo, Noriko lives with her extended family. Although she enjoys her career and her social life, her more traditional family worries about her single marital status at the advanced age of 28. 40-year-old business associate Takako proposes, Noriko's family press her into accepting, but when her widowed childhood friend Kenkichi returns to the neighborhood, she finds her heart leading in another direction.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- NR
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7.9/10 from 221 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Early Summer is streaming on HBO Max in India.
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Cast & crew
- Yasujirō OzuDirector
- Setsuko HaraNoriko Mamiya
- Chishū RyūKoichi Mamiya
- Chikage AwashimaAya Tamura
- Kuniko MiyakeFumiko Mamiya
- Ichirō SugaiShukichi Mamiya
- Chieko HigashiyamaShige Mamiya
- Haruko SugimuraTami Yabe
- Kuniko IgawaTakako
- Hiroshi Nihon'yanagiKenkichi Yabe
- Shūji SanoSotaro Satake
- Toyo TakahashiNobu Tamura
- Seiji MiyaguchiNishiwaki
Details
- Released
- 3 October 1951
- Original title
- 麦秋
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kōgo Noda, Yasujirō Ozu
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Early Summer: quick answers
What should I watch before Early Summer?
Watch Late Spring (1949) first.
What comes after Early Summer?
Next in the series: Tokyo Story (1953).
Is Early Summer worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.9/10 from 221 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Early Summer?
Early Summer runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Does Early Summer have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Early Summer. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Early Summer parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Early Summer is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Early Summer on?
Early Summer is streaming on HBO Max in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Early Summer?
If you liked Early Summer, try An Autumn Afternoon, Late Spring, The Flavor of Green Tea Over Rice.
Who directed Early Summer?
Early Summer (1951) was directed by Yasujirō Ozu and stars Setsuko Hara, Chishū Ryū, Chikage Awashima.