Late Spring (1949)
0.1369Canon Score · ranked #196 all time
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About the film
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.
Why it ranks #196
Every list on which Late Spring appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| Sight & Sound Critics' 250 (2022) | Major international poll | #22 / 264 |
| Sight & Sound Directors' 100 (2022) | Major international poll | #62 / 104 |
| Letterboxd Top 500 (2026-07 snapshot) | Editorial list | #125 / 500 |
| Halliwell's Top 1000 (2005) | Critics' canon | #747 / 1041 |
| Ebert Great Movies (I–IV) | Critics' canon | Selected |