April Story
1998, Japanese. Directed by Shunji Iwai.
In spring, a girl leaves the island of Hokkaido to attend university in Tokyo. Once there, she is asked to reveal why she wanted to go there in the first place.
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 14 March 1998
- Original title
- 四月物語
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Shunji Iwai
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April Story: quick answers
What should I watch before April Story?
Watch undo (1994), Love Letter (1995), Picnic (1996), and Swallowtail Butterfly (1996) first, plus 1 earlier title listed on this page.
What comes after April Story?
Next in the series: All About Lily Chou-Chou (2001), Rainbow Song (2006), and Halfway (2009).
Is April Story worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 144 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is April Story?
April Story runs 67 minutes (1h 7m).
Does April Story have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for April Story. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
April Story parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for April Story yet.
Which OTT platform is April Story on?
April Story isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 14 March 1998. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like April Story?
If you liked April Story, try We Made a Beautiful Bouquet, Ocean Waves, Blue Spring Ride.
Who directed April Story?
April Story (1998) was directed by Shunji Iwai and stars Takako Matsu, Seiichi Tanabe, Kaori Fujii.