Early Summer

1951, 2h 5min -

The Mamiya family is seeking a husband for their daughter, Noriko, but she has ideas of her own. Played by the extraordinary Setsuko Hara, Noriko impulsively chooses her childhood friend, at once fulfilling her family’s desires while tearing them apart. A seemingly simple story, EARLY SUMMER is one of Yasujiro Ozu’s most complex works—a nuanced examination of life’s changes across three generations. The Criterion Collection is proud to present one of the director’s most enduring classics. Show more

"Early Summer" — movie produced in Japan and released in 1951. It has a very high rating on IMDb: 8.1 stars out of 10. It is a feature-length film with a runtime of 2h 5min. "Early Summer" is not currently available to stream in undefined. Add it to your Watchlist and we'll notify you when you can watch it!