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Gate of Youth

1981Movie2 h 20 min

Drama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

Summary

The story of Shinsuke, a young man who lives through a stormy life as a poverty-stricken coal miner. Ranging from Shinsuke's infanthood to his mid-teens. Coal workers and the mines dominate nearly every aspect of his life.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Drop-in friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Kinji Fukasaku, Koreyoshi Kurahara
Written by
Tatsuo Nogami, Hiroyuki Itsuki
Music by
Hako Yamasaki

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Facts

January 15, 1981 · 2 h 20 min · Violence, Sexual Content

Released
January 15, 1981
Runtime
2 h 20 min
Content
Violence, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Gate of Youth?"

Questions about Gate of Youth

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Gate of Youth?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Gate of Youth worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.5).

Is Gate of Youth good for date night?

AdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 7 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Gate of Youth plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Gate of Youth in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.