The Young Rebels (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5

Released in 1980, The Young Rebels is a drama film directed by Keisuke Kinoshita, running about 131 minutes.
What it’s about. A newspaper reporter investigates the lives of juvenile delinquents.
Who’s in it. The Young Rebels stars Gō Katō as Journalist, Junko Mihara as Takiko, Tatsuya Okamoto as Yukio and Tomoko Saitō as Orie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Young Rebels has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Young Rebels page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Young Rebels tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Young Rebels (1980)?
- In US, The Young Rebels is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Young Rebels worth watching?
- The Young Rebels holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Young Rebels?
- The Young Rebels stars Gō Katō, Junko Mihara, Tatsuya Okamoto, Tomoko Saitō and Tomisaburô Wakayama.
- When was The Young Rebels released?
- The Young Rebels was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 131 minutes.