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If You Were Young: Rage (1970): cast, story & where to watch

1970 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1970, If You Were Young: Rage is a drama film directed by Kinji Fukasaku, running about 89 minutes.

What it’s about. If You Were Young: Rage highlights the other side of post-war Japanese prosperity, focusing on the throngs of young people who missed out on the boom. We follow a group of young men that can't seem to get ahead, despite their willingness to try. Then one hits upon a plane - to work together to save for a dump truck and thus become independent contractors and be their own bosses at last. Ultimately life presents obstacles: jail for one, violence at the hands of the police for another and a girlfriend and subsequent children for the third. An early Kinji Fukasaku gem that imports the freewheeling style of the French New Wave and the hip detachment of American noir.

Who’s in it. If You Were Young: Rage stars Tetsuo Ishidate as Kikuo Higuchi, Gin Maeda as Asao Suzuki, Chōichirō Kawarasaki and Hideki Hayashi, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, If You Were Young: Rage has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch If You Were Young: Rage page.

If you liked it. Fans of If You Were Young: Rage tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch If You Were Young: Rage (1970)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for If You Were Young: Rage change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is If You Were Young: Rage worth watching?
If You Were Young: Rage holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in If You Were Young: Rage?
If You Were Young: Rage stars Tetsuo Ishidate, Gin Maeda, Chōichirō Kawarasaki, Hideki Hayashi and Toru Minegishi.
When was If You Were Young: Rage released?
If You Were Young: Rage was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.