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Youth in Fury (1960): cast, story & where to watch

1960 · Film · ★ 6.7

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Released in 1960, Youth in Fury is a drama film directed by Masahiro Shinoda, running about 88 minutes.

What it’s about. A reckless student contemplates terrorism in a prescient film that confirmed Shinoda as a fearless member of Shochiku’s iconoclastic New Wave. At the height of student protests, Shimojo (Shinichiro Mikami) takes his aggressions to another level, beset by seemingly insoluble feelings of alienation.

Who’s in it. Youth in Fury stars Shinichirō Mikami as Takuya Shimojo, Shima Iwashita as Yoko Katsura, Kayoko Honoo as Setsuko Kitamura and Kazuya Kosaka as Seiichi Mizushima, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Youth in Fury has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Youth in Fury page.

If you liked it. Fans of Youth in Fury tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Youth in Fury (1960)?
In US, Youth in Fury is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Youth in Fury worth watching?
Youth in Fury holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Youth in Fury?
Youth in Fury stars Shinichirō Mikami, Shima Iwashita, Kayoko Honoo, Kazuya Kosaka and Junichiro Yamashita.
When was Youth in Fury released?
Youth in Fury was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.