Youth of the Beast
When a mysterious stranger muscles into two rival yakuza gangs, Tokyo's underworld explodes with violence.
Where to watch Youth of the Beast in United States
Criterion Channel
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Where is Youth of the Beast streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| Australia | — | Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
| Spain | — | Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | FOD |
About Youth of the Beast
Youth of the Beast is a 1963 Japanese-language thriller, crime and action film directed by Seijun Suzuki. The cast is led by Joe Shishido, Misako Watanabe, Tamio Kawachi. It has a runtime of 1h 32m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.
Youth of the Beast was produced by Nikkatsu Corporation and made in Japan. It was released on April 21, 1963, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Seijun Suzuki
- Writers
- Ichirō Ikeda, Tadaaki Yamazaki
- Release date
- April 21, 1963
- Original language
- Japanese
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Youth of the Beast cast & crew
Youth of the Beast was directed by Seijun Suzuki and written by Ichirō Ikeda and Tadaaki Yamazaki.
The cast features Joe Shishido as Jôji 'Jo' Mizuno, Misako Watanabe as Kumiko Takeshita, Tamio Kawachi as Hideo Nomoto, Minako Katsuki as Sawako Miura, Daizaburo Hirata as Shibata, and Eimei Esumi as Gorô Minami.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Hajime Okumura, cinematography is by Kazue Nagatsuka, and it was produced by Keinosuke Kubo.
Is Youth of the Beast worth watching?
Youth of the Beast holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 87 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.
At 1h 32m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy thriller, crime, and action, Youth of the Beast is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Youth of the Beast
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Cast of Youth of the Beast
Joe Shishido
Jôji 'Jo' Mizuno
Misako Watanabe
Kumiko Takeshita
Tamio Kawachi
Hideo Nomoto
Minako Katsuki
Sawako Miura
Daizaburo Hirata
Shibata
Eimei Esumi
Gorô Minami
Eiji Gō
Shigeru Takechi
Akiji Kobayashi
Tatsuo Nomoto
Masao Shimizu
Yôsuke Ishiyama
Nobuo Kaneko
Sôichi Ozawa
Kōichi Uenoyama
Masao Hisano
Yuzo Kiura
Takeo Minegishi
Youth of the Beast — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Youth of the Beast in United States?
Youth of the Beast is streaming on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸Is Youth of the Beast on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Youth of the Beast is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Youth of the Beast in?
Youth of the Beast is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Youth of the Beast?
Youth of the Beast runs 1 hours 32 minutes (92 minutes).
▸What is Youth of the Beast rated?
Youth of the Beast is rated NR. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 87 ratings.
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