Cruel Story of Youth
1960, Japanese. Directed by Nagisa Ōshima.
A harsh young man seduces a freeloading young woman and eventually takes advantage of her knack for hitchhiking to rob middle-class men.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 73 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Cruel Story of Youth
Cruel Story of Youth isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 3 June 1960
- Original title
- 青春残酷物語
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Nagisa Ōshima
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Cruel Story of Youth: quick answers
Is Cruel Story of Youth worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 73 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Cruel Story of Youth?
Cruel Story of Youth runs 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Does Cruel Story of Youth have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Cruel Story of Youth. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Cruel Story of Youth parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Cruel Story of Youth yet.
Which OTT platform is Cruel Story of Youth on?
Cruel Story of Youth isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like Cruel Story of Youth?
If you liked Cruel Story of Youth, try The Wild One, Pale Flower, High and Low.
Who directed Cruel Story of Youth?
Cruel Story of Youth (1960) was directed by Nagisa Ōshima and stars Yūsuke Kawazu, Miyuki Kuwano, Yoshiko Kuga.