Barefoot Gen
はだしのゲン
A story about the effect of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on a boy's life and the lives of the Japanese people.
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Streaming now in the United States on Retrocrush, Kanopy, Fawesome, Plex, and Cineverse.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video.
Trailers and promos
Hadashi no Gen (Barefoot Gen 1983) - trailer
Barefoot Gen (1986) - Atomic Bomb Scene [4K] [35mm Film Scan]
A Short Vision (1956) | BFI National Archive
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Frequently asked questions about Barefoot Gen
Where can I watch Barefoot Gen in the United States?
Barefoot Gen is available to stream on Retrocrush, Kanopy, Fawesome, Plex, and Cineverse in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Barefoot Gen for free?
Barefoot Gen streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Fawesome, Retrocrush, and Plex. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Barefoot Gen?
Barefoot Gen scores 7.6 on The Movie Database, 8.0 on IMDb, and 86% on Rotten Tomatoes.
Who stars in Barefoot Gen?
Barefoot Gen stars Issei Miyazaki, Masaki Kouda, Seiko Nakano, Takao Inoue, and Yoshie Shimamura. Mori Masaki is the director.
How long is Barefoot Gen?
Barefoot Gen runs 1h 23m (83 minutes).
When did Barefoot Gen come out?
Barefoot Gen was released on July 21, 1983.
Which studio made Barefoot Gen?
Barefoot Gen was produced by Gen Productions, Madhouse, and Tokyo Laboratory in Japan.
What language is Barefoot Gen in?
Barefoot Gen is in Japanese, and its original title is はだしのゲン.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.