Youth of the Beast
1963, Japanese. Directed by Seijun Suzuki.
When a mysterious stranger muscles into two rival yakuza gangs, Tokyo's underworld explodes with violence.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- NR
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 98 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Youth of the Beast
Youth of the Beast is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Seijun SuzukiDirector
- Joe ShishidoJôji 'Jo' Mizuno
- Misako WatanabeKumiko Takeshita
- Tamio KawachiHideo Nomoto
- Minako KatsukiSawako Miura
- Daizaburo HirataShibata
- Eimei EsumiGorô Minami
- Eiji GōShigeru Takechi
- Akiji KobayashiTatsuo Nomoto
- Masao ShimizuYôsuke Ishiyama
- Nobuo KanekoSôichi Ozawa
- Kōichi UenoyamaMasao Hisano
- Yuzo KiuraTakeo Minegishi
Details
- Released
- 21 April 1963
- Original title
- 野獣の青春
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Ichirō Ikeda, Tadaaki Yamazaki
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Youth of the Beast: quick answers
Is Youth of the Beast worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 98 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Youth of the Beast?
Youth of the Beast runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does Youth of the Beast have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Youth of the Beast. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Youth of the Beast parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Youth of the Beast is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Youth of the Beast on?
Youth of the Beast is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Youth of the Beast?
If you liked Youth of the Beast, try Detective Conan: The Raven Chaser, Indemnity, Oscar Shaw.
Who directed Youth of the Beast?
Youth of the Beast (1963) was directed by Seijun Suzuki and stars Joe Shishido, Misako Watanabe, Tamio Kawachi.