Late Spring

1h 48m · 1949 · Directed by Yasujirō Ozu · 4.3 / 5 on Letterboxd

Late Spring (1949) runs 1h 48m, directed by Yasujirō Ozu. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

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.

Genres: Drama

Where to watch: HBO Max (US, checked 9 July 2026)