April Story(1998)
四月物語
April Story Synopsis
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.
April Story (1998) is a romance and drama film directed by Shunji Iwai, released on March 14, 1998 with a runtime of 1h 7m. It stars Takako Matsu, Seiichi Tanabe, Kaori Fujii and Rumi. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 139 ratings.
- Director:
- Shunji Iwai
- Writers:
- Shunji Iwai
- Producers:
- Hidemi Satani
- Cinematographer:
- Noboru Shinoda
- Production:
- Rockwell Eyes
- Status:
- Released
April Story (1998) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for April Story before you stream it.
April Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
Takako Matsu
as Uzuki Nireno
Seiichi Tanabe
as Yamazaki
Kaori Fujii
as Teruko Kitao
- Rumi
Rumi
as Saeko Sono
Kazuhiko Kato
as Kato
Ken Mitsuishi
as Salaryman
Matsumoto Hakuō II
as Father
- Noriko Fujima
Noriko Fujima
as Mother
Matsumoto Kōshirō X
as Brother
- Kio Matsumoto
Kio Matsumoto
as Sister
Sansei Shiomi
as Shoji
- Hirokazu Umeda
Hirokazu Umeda
as Mover
Key crew
Directed by Shunji Iwai, written by Shunji Iwai, produced by Hidemi Satani.
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April Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 139 ratings.
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April Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch April Story online?
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April Story (1998) is available to stream on Filmicca. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in April Story?
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The main cast of April Story (1998) includes Takako Matsu, Seiichi Tanabe, Kaori Fujii, Rumi and Kazuhiko Kato. The film was directed by Shunji Iwai. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was April Story released?
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April Story was released on March 14, 1998 and runs for 1h 7m.
Is April Story worth watching?
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April Story (1998) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 139 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for April Story?
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Yes. The official April Story trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.