Barefoot Gen (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1983, Barefoot Gen is a drama, war and animation film directed by Mori Masaki, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. A story about the effect of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on a boy's life and the lives of the Japanese people.
Who’s in it. Barefoot Gen stars Issei Miyazaki as Gen Nakaoka (voice), Masaki Kouda as Shinji Nakaoka (voice), Seiko Nakano as Eiko Nakaoka (voice) and Takao Inoue as Daikichi Nakaoka (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Barefoot Gen has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and RetroCrush Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Barefoot Gen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Barefoot Gen tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Barefoot Gen (1983)?
- In US, Barefoot Gen is available to stream on Philo and RetroCrush Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Barefoot Gen worth watching?
- Barefoot Gen holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Barefoot Gen?
- Barefoot Gen stars Issei Miyazaki, Masaki Kouda, Seiko Nakano, Takao Inoue and Yoshie Shimamura.
- When was Barefoot Gen released?
- Barefoot Gen was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.