Barefoot Gen 2
1986, Japanese. Directed by Toshio Hirata.
Three years after the Hiroshima bombing, a teenager helps a group of orphans to survive and find their new life.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.9/10 from 81 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Barefoot Gen 2
Barefoot Gen 2 is streaming on Cineverse in India.
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Cast & crew
- Toshio HirataDirector
- Issei MiyazakiGen Nakaoka (voice)
- Kei NakamuraMasa Tadashi (voice)
- Masaki KoudaRyuuta (voice)
- Kimi AoyamaKatsuko (voice)
- Koichi KitamuraGiyo Katsushiro/Matsukichi Hirayama (voice)
- Masato YamamotoDonguri (voice)
- Masumi SatouKatsuji Musubi (voice)
- Michi YamamotoDongou (voice)
- Takao InoueFather (voice)
- Takeshi AonoTeacher (voice)
- Hiroshi OtakePoliceman (voice)
- Junji NishimuraDoctor (voice)
Details
- Released
- 14 June 1986
- Original title
- はだしのゲン２
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Hideo Takayashiki
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What Barefoot Gen 2 is based on
Barefoot Gen 2 is based on Barefoot Gen, a manga series by Keiji Nakazawa.
Manga series
Barefoot Gen
By Keiji Nakazawa
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Barefoot Gen 2: quick answers
What should I watch before Barefoot Gen 2?
Watch Barefoot Gen (1983) first.
Is Barefoot Gen 2 worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.9/10 from 81 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Barefoot Gen 2?
Barefoot Gen 2 runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Does Barefoot Gen 2 have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Barefoot Gen 2. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Barefoot Gen 2 parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Barefoot Gen 2 yet.
Which OTT platform is Barefoot Gen 2 on?
Barefoot Gen 2 is streaming on Cineverse in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Barefoot Gen 2?
If you liked Barefoot Gen 2, try Barefoot Gen, Empire of the Sun, Colorful.
Who directed Barefoot Gen 2?
Barefoot Gen 2 (1986) was directed by Toshio Hirata and stars Issei Miyazaki, Kei Nakamura, Masaki Kouda.
What is Barefoot Gen 2 based on?
Barefoot Gen 2 is based on Barefoot Gen, a manga series by Keiji Nakazawa.