Barefoot Gen (1983)
- DirectorMori Masaki
- Runtime83 min
- RatedTV-PG
Composite score
Is Barefoot Gen worth watching?
Yes. Barefoot Gen scores 76.3/100 on our composite rating, which makes it worth a look, especially if you like biography. It is ranked #75 of 132 anime movies on Read Manga, and #2 of 2 in biography. Audiences rate it higher than critics (78 vs 71 out of 100), so it is more of a fan favourite. Its strongest score is on IMDb (8/10) and its weakest on Rotten Tomatoes (71%).
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Synopsis
An historical anime: Barefoot Gen tells the story of a boy's struggle to survive the nuclear fallout of the Hiroshima Bombing. Based on real events, Barefoot Gen is a story of courage, survival and a harrowing experience not for the faint-hearted.
Awards: 1 win total
Where to watch Barefoot Gen
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