Children of Hiroshima (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1952, Children of Hiroshima is a drama and war film directed by Kaneto Shindō, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. Shows the devastation caused by the atomic bomb, and by use of a fictional storyline, portrays the struggle of the ordinary Japanese people in dealing with the aftermath.
Who’s in it. Children of Hiroshima stars Nobuko Otowa as Takako Ishikawa, Osamu Takizawa as Iwakichi, Masao Shimizu as Toshiaki and Jūkichi Uno, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Children of Hiroshima has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Children of Hiroshima page.
If you liked it. Fans of Children of Hiroshima tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Children of Hiroshima (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Children of Hiroshima change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Children of Hiroshima worth watching?
- Children of Hiroshima holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Children of Hiroshima?
- Children of Hiroshima stars Nobuko Otowa, Osamu Takizawa, Masao Shimizu, Jūkichi Uno and Akira Yamanouchi.
- When was Children of Hiroshima released?
- Children of Hiroshima was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.