Where to watch
April Story isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Brazil, Hong Kong SAR China, Japan, Spain and 1 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.
Cast · Directed by Shunji Iwai
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April Story — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams April Story?
April Story isn't on any streaming service in United States yet, but it's available in Brazil, Spain and Hong Kong SAR China and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.
Is April Story on Netflix?
No, April Story is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026.
Is April Story on Amazon Prime Video?
No, April Story isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.
Where can I watch April Story for free?
April Story isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.
Is there a sequel to April Story?
Yes — April Story is followed by All About Lily Chou-Chou (2001) in the いわい しゅんじ Collection.
Is there a prequel to April Story?
Yes — Swallowtail Butterfly (1996) comes before April Story in the いわい しゅんじ Collection.
Is April Story part of a trilogy?
No — April Story is part of the いわい しゅんじ Collection, which has 13 films.
How many movies are in the いわい しゅんじ Collection?
There are 13 films in the いわい しゅんじ Collection: Fried Dragon Fish (1993), Undo (1994), Love Letter (1995), Picnic (1996), Swallowtail Butterfly (1996), April Story (1998), All About Lily Chou-Chou (2001), Rainbow Song (2006), Halfway (2009), A Bride for Rip Van Winkle (2016), Fireworks (2017), Last Letter (2018) and Last Letter (2020).
