Barefoot Gen 2 (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1986, Barefoot Gen 2 is a drama, war and animation film directed by Toshio Hirata, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Three years after the Hiroshima bombing, a teenager helps a group of orphans to survive and find their new life.
Who’s in it. Barefoot Gen 2 stars Issei Miyazaki as Gen, Kei Nakamura as Masa Tadashi, Masaki Kouda as Ryuuta and Kae Shimamura as Mother, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Barefoot Gen 2 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cineverse Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Barefoot Gen 2 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Barefoot Gen 2 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Barefoot Gen 2 (1986)?
- In US, Barefoot Gen 2 is available to stream on Cineverse Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Barefoot Gen 2 worth watching?
- Barefoot Gen 2 holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Barefoot Gen 2?
- Barefoot Gen 2 stars Issei Miyazaki, Kei Nakamura, Masaki Kouda, Kae Shimamura and Kimi Aoyama.
- When was Barefoot Gen 2 released?
- Barefoot Gen 2 was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.