No Regrets for Our Youth (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1946, No Regrets for Our Youth is a drama film directed by Akira Kurosawa, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. Yukie, the well-bred daughter of a university professor, is shocked when her father is relieved of his post for his political teachings during a purge of anti-militarism in pre-war Kyoto. Years go by as she is courted by two of her father's former students; one a fiery leftist, the other more moderate and equable.
Who’s in it. No Regrets for Our Youth stars Setsuko Hara as Yukie Yagihara, Susumu Fujita as Ruykichi Noge, Denjirō Ōkōchi as Professor Yagihara and Haruko Sugimura as Madame Noge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, No Regrets for Our Youth 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 No Regrets for Our Youth page.
If you liked it. Fans of No Regrets for Our Youth tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch No Regrets for Our Youth (1946)?
- In US, No Regrets for Our Youth is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is No Regrets for Our Youth worth watching?
- No Regrets for Our Youth holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in No Regrets for Our Youth?
- No Regrets for Our Youth stars Setsuko Hara, Susumu Fujita, Denjirō Ōkōchi, Haruko Sugimura and Eiko Miyoshi.
- When was No Regrets for Our Youth released?
- No Regrets for Our Youth was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.