Barefoot Gen(1983)
はだしのゲン
The bombing of Hiroshima as seen through the eyes of a young boy.
Barefoot Gen Synopsis
A story about the effect of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on a boy's life and the lives of the Japanese people.
Barefoot Gen (1983) is a animation, drama, war and history film directed by Mori Masaki, released on July 21, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Issei Miyazaki, Masaki Kouda, Seiko Nakano and Takao Inoue. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 265 ratings.
- Director:
- Mori Masaki
- Writers:
- Keiji Nakazawa, Keiji Nakazawa, Keiji Nakazawa
- Producers:
- Keiji Nakazawa, Takanori Yoshimoto, Yasuteru Iwase
- Cinematographer:
- Kinichi Ishikawa
- Composer:
- Kentaro Haneda
- Production:
- Gen Productions, Madhouse, Tokyo Laboratory, Mushi Production
- Status:
- Released
Barefoot Gen (1983) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Barefoot Gen before you stream it.
Barefoot Gen Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Barefoot Gen.
Hadashi no Gen (Barefoot Gen 1983) - trailer
Trailer
Barefoot Gen (1986) - Atomic Bomb Scene [4K] [35mm Film Scan]
Clip
A Short Vision (1956) | BFI National Archive
Featurette
Hiroshima Victims + Nuclear Holocaust Test Footage at Bikini
Behind the Scenes
Barefoot Gen Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Issei Miyazaki
Issei Miyazaki
as Gen Nakaoka (voice)
- Masaki Kouda
Masaki Kouda
as Shinji Nakaoka (voice)
Seiko Nakano
as Eiko Nakaoka (voice)
- Takao Inoue
Takao Inoue
as Daikichi Nakaoka (voice)
Yoshie Shimamura
as Kimie Nakaoka (voice)
Takeshi Aono
as Hidezo (voice)
Katsuji Mori
as Seiji Yoshida (voice)
Taeko Nakanishi
as Hana (voice)
- Tatsuya Jo
Tatsuya Jo
as Narrator (voice)
Junji Nishimura
as Boku Pak (voice)
Koichi Kitamura
as Landlord (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Mori Masaki, written by Keiji Nakazawa, Keiji Nakazawa and Keiji Nakazawa, produced by Keiji Nakazawa, Takanori Yoshimoto and Yasuteru Iwase.
Explore more Animation titles
Barefoot Gen Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 265 ratings.
You may also like
Barefoot Gen 2
1986
Emperor
2012
Fukushima 50
2020
The Sky Crawlers
2008
Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance
2009
Escaflowne: The Movie
2000
A Wind Named Amnesia
1990
Empire of the Sun
1987
Buddha: The Great Departure
2011
Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Yuria
2007
The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity
1959
Colorful
2010
Prisoner of War
2025
Code Geass: Akito the Exiled 1: The Wyvern Arrives
2012
Bleach the Movie: Fade to Black
2008
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: Life That Burns
2017
Batman: Year One
2011
Fist of the North Star: The Legend of Kenshiro
2008
11 Rebels
2024
BlackFox
2019
Movies similar to Barefoot Gen
Justice League: Starcrossed - The Movie
2004
Black Book
2006
Waking Life
2001
Parer's War
2014
The Dream
1966
Mila
2021
Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters
2017
Sara's School Life 3: The Yamiro's Vendetta
2023
The Longest Day
1962
Nehoda při holení
1971
The Paloni Show! Halloween Special!
2022
Johnny Mad Dog
2008
Steamboy
2004
Ghost World
2001
The Bridge
1959
To End All Wars
2001
Au Revoir les Enfants
1987
Operation Inchon
1981
The Dirty Dozen
1967
IN_BOX
Movie
Barefoot Gen – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Barefoot Gen online?
+
Barefoot Gen (1983) is available to stream on RetroCrush Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Barefoot Gen?
+
The main cast of Barefoot Gen (1983) includes Issei Miyazaki, Masaki Kouda, Seiko Nakano, Takao Inoue and Yoshie Shimamura. The film was directed by Mori Masaki. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Barefoot Gen released?
+
Barefoot Gen was released on July 21, 1983 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is Barefoot Gen worth watching?
+
Barefoot Gen (1983) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 265 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Barefoot Gen?
+
Yes. The official Barefoot Gen trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.