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Barefoot Gen 2

6.919861h 25mMovieAnimationDramaWar

Three years after the Hiroshima bombing, a teenager helps a group of orphans to survive and find their new life.

DirectorToshio Hirata
WriterHideo Takayashiki
ProducersTakanori Yoshimoto·Shotaro Tanabe

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RetrocrushRetrocrushPlexPlexCineverseCineverse
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Toshio Hirata

IMIssei Miyazaki
Issei Miyazaki
Gen Nakaoka (voice)
KN
Kei Nakamura
Masa Tadashi (voice)
MK
Masaki Kouda
Ryuuta (voice)
KA
Kimi Aoyama
Katsuko (voice)
KKKoichi Kitamura
Koichi Kitamura
Giyo Katsushiro/Matsukichi Hirayama (voice)
MY
Masato Yamamoto
Donguri (voice)
MS
Masumi Satou
Katsuji Musubi (voice)
MY
Michi Yamamoto
Dongou (voice)
TI
Takao Inoue
Father (voice)
TATakeshi Aono
Takeshi Aono
Teacher (voice)
HOHiroshi Otake
Hiroshi Otake
Policeman (voice)
JNJunji Nishimura
Junji Nishimura
Doctor (voice)

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Barefoot Gen 2 — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Barefoot Gen 2?

Barefoot Gen 2 is streaming on Retrocrush, Plex and Cineverse in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Barefoot Gen 2 on Netflix?

No, Barefoot Gen 2 is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. It's currently on Retrocrush and Plex.

Is Barefoot Gen 2 on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Barefoot Gen 2 isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Retrocrush and Plex instead.

Where can I watch Barefoot Gen 2 for free?

Barefoot Gen 2 is available to stream free (with ads) on Retrocrush and Plex in Canada.

Is there a sequel to Barefoot Gen 2?

Barefoot Gen 2 is currently the latest film in the Barefoot Gen (Animated) Collection.

Is there a prequel to Barefoot Gen 2?

Yes — Barefoot Gen (1983) comes before Barefoot Gen 2 in the Barefoot Gen (Animated) Collection.

Is Barefoot Gen 2 part of a trilogy?

No — Barefoot Gen 2 is part of the Barefoot Gen (Animated) Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Barefoot Gen (Animated) Collection?

There are 2 films in the Barefoot Gen (Animated) Collection: Barefoot Gen (1983) and Barefoot Gen 2 (1986).