1951 · movie · NR · 2h 5m
Early Summer
Is Early Summer on Netflix?
No. Early Summer (1951) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on HBO Max.
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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.
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How we got to 69.8
Critic and audience ratings set the number. Popularity, Top 10 position and recency can only lift it, never sink it. Full method.
| Signal | Value | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| TMDB | 7.8/10 | 100% of base score |
| Popularity | 14 | none |
Early Summer: common questions
Is Early Summer on Netflix?
No. Early Summer (1951) is not on Netflix in the US right now. You can stream it on HBO Max.
Where can I watch Early Summer?
Early Summer (1951) is included with a HBO Max subscription in the US.
Is Early Summer worth watching?
It scores 69.8/100 on our blended rating, which puts it in B-tier: worth it.
How long is Early Summer?
Early Summer runs 2h 5m (125 minutes).
What is Early Summer rated?
Early Summer is rated NR in the US.
Who is in Early Summer?
Early Summer stars Setsuko Hara, Chishū Ryū, Chikage Awashima, Kuniko Miyake.
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Availability last verified September 22, 2026. Ratings from TMDB. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB.