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Barefoot Gen

7.619831h 23mMovieAnimationDramaWar

A story about the effect of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on a boy's life and the lives of the Japanese people.

DirectorMori Masaki
WriterKeiji Nakazawa
ProducersKeiji Nakazawa·Takanori Yoshimoto

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Cast · Directed by Mori Masaki

IMIssei Miyazaki
Issei Miyazaki
Gen Nakaoka (voice)
MK
Masaki Kouda
Shinji Nakaoka (voice)
SNSeiko Nakano
Seiko Nakano
Eiko Nakaoka (voice)
TI
Takao Inoue
Daikichi Nakaoka (voice)
YSYoshie Shimamura
Yoshie Shimamura
Kimie Nakaoka (voice)
TATakeshi Aono
Takeshi Aono
Hidezo (voice)
KMKatsuji Mori
Katsuji Mori
Seiji Yoshida (voice)
TNTaeko Nakanishi
Taeko Nakanishi
Hana (voice)
TJ
Tatsuya Jo
Narrator (voice)
JNJunji Nishimura
Junji Nishimura
Boku Pak (voice)
KKKoichi Kitamura
Koichi Kitamura
Landlord (voice)

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Barefoot Gen — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Barefoot Gen?

Barefoot Gen is streaming on RetroCrush, Kanopy and Fawesome in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Barefoot Gen on Netflix?

No, Barefoot Gen is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on RetroCrush and Kanopy.

Is Barefoot Gen on Amazon Prime Video?

Barefoot Gen isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Barefoot Gen for free?

Barefoot Gen is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Fawesome in United States.

Is there a sequel to Barefoot Gen?

Yes — Barefoot Gen is followed by Barefoot Gen 2 (1986) in the Barefoot Gen (Animated) Collection.

Is there a prequel to Barefoot Gen?

Barefoot Gen is the first film in the Barefoot Gen (Animated) Collection.

Is Barefoot Gen part of a trilogy?

No — Barefoot Gen 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).