
Run, Genta, Run!
1961, Japanese. Directed by Tomotaka Tasaka.
A touching story about a young boy, Genta, who bravely takes on life's challenges in hopes of finding a better life for himself and his sickly mother.
- Runtime
- 2h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Run, Genta, Run! isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 November 1961.
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- Released
- 22 November 1961
- Original title
- はだかっ子
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Masashige Narusawa
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Run, Genta, Run!: quick answers
Is Run, Genta, Run! worth watching?
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How long is Run, Genta, Run!?
Run, Genta, Run! runs 146 minutes (2h 26m).
Does Run, Genta, Run! have a post-credits scene?
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Run, Genta, Run! parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Run, Genta, Run! yet.
Which OTT platform is Run, Genta, Run! on?
Run, Genta, Run! isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 22 November 1961. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Run, Genta, Run!?
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Who directed Run, Genta, Run!?
Run, Genta, Run! (1961) was directed by Tomotaka Tasaka and stars Ineko Arima, Michiyo Kogure, Mitsue Komiya.