Children of the Beehive
1948, Japanese. Directed by Hiroshi Shimizu.
A group of war orphans initially seen scratching out an existence through black market work, as they are taken under the wing of a nameless soldier, just repatriated after the war.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 24 August 1948
- Original title
- 蜂の巣の子供たち
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Hiroshi Shimizu
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Children of the Beehive: quick answers
What comes after Children of the Beehive?
Next in the series: Children of the Beehive: What Happened Next (1951) and Children of the Great Buddha (1952).
Is Children of the Beehive worth watching?
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How long is Children of the Beehive?
Children of the Beehive runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
Does Children of the Beehive have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Children of the Beehive on?
Children of the Beehive isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 August 1948. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Children of the Beehive?
If you liked Children of the Beehive, try Hardball, The Young One, Sergio.
Who directed Children of the Beehive?
Children of the Beehive (1948) was directed by Hiroshi Shimizu and stars Daisuke Iwanami, Shimamura Shusaku, Shinichiro Kubota.