Young Black Jack (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film
Released in 2011, Young Black Jack is a thriller and drama film directed by Kentaro Otani, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. On Christmas day, a bomb explodes in a shopping mall. The explosion was perpetrated by a serial bomber. A 9-year-old boy Kuro Hazama and his mother Mitsuko (Naho Toda) are seriously and transfered to a university hospital. With the elite skills of surgeon Dr. Jontaro Honma (Masachika Ichimura), Kuro survives, but is shocked to learn his mother is in a coma. Dr. Honma tells Tokio that when medical science advances, Michiko might one day awake. Tokio decides then to become a doctor. 15 years later, 24-year-old Kuro is a medical student and his mother is still in a coma. Kuro researches ways to awaken his mother whilst practising medicine without a licence.
Who’s in it. Young Black Jack stars Masaki Okada, Riisa Naka, Yukiyoshi Ozawa and Kento Kaku, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Young Black Jack page.
If you liked it. Fans of Young Black Jack tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Young Black Jack (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Young Black Jack change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Young Black Jack?
- Young Black Jack stars Masaki Okada, Riisa Naka, Yukiyoshi Ozawa, Kento Kaku and Haru.
- When was Young Black Jack released?
- Young Black Jack was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.