Children of Hiroshima
1952, Japanese. Directed by Kaneto Shindō.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Kaneto ShindōDirector
- Nobuko OtowaTakako Ishikawa
- Osamu TakizawaIwakichi
- Masao ShimizuToshiaki
- Jūkichi UnoKōji (deleted scenes; cenas apagadas)
- Akira Yamanouchi(as Akira Yamauchi; como Akira Yamauchi)
- Jun TataraCast
- Tsutomu ShimomotoNatsue Morikawa's husband (Marido da Natsue Morikawa)
- Hideji ŌtakiCast
- Eiken ShojiCast
- Shinsuke AshidaCast
- Shin DateCast
- Chikako HosokawaSetsu - Takako's Mother
Details
- Released
- 6 August 1952
- Original title
- 原爆の子
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Kaneto Shindō
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Children of Hiroshima: quick answers
Is Children of Hiroshima worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Children of Hiroshima?
Children of Hiroshima runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does Children of Hiroshima have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Children of Hiroshima. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Children of Hiroshima parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Children of Hiroshima yet.
Which OTT platform is Children of Hiroshima on?
Children of Hiroshima isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Children of Hiroshima?
If you liked Children of Hiroshima, try No Regrets for Our Youth, Rhapsody in August, Barefoot Gen 2.
Who directed Children of Hiroshima?
Children of Hiroshima (1952) was directed by Kaneto Shindō and stars Nobuko Otowa, Osamu Takizawa, Masao Shimizu.