Is Japan, the Red Years worth watching?

Our analysis for Japan, the Red Years is currently Pending. We recommend checking the audience response after the opening weekend for a verified "worth watching" recommendation.

Where can I find Japan, the Red Years parents guide and age rating?

The official parents guide for Japan, the Red Years identifies it as Not Rated. Our detailed advisory section above covers all content warnings for families.

What is the total runtime of Japan, the Red Years?

The total duration of Japan, the Red Years is 52 minutes, which is approximately 0h 52m long.

Does Japan, the Red Years have an ending explained section?

Yes, we have a comprehensive breakdown of the Japan, the Red Years ending, covering all plot twists and narrative reveals in the section above.

Is Japan, the Red Years movie hit or flop?

The box office verdict for Japan, the Red Years is currently Pending. As a new or upcoming release, we are waiting for more audience data and official collections to provide a verified hit-or-flop analysis.

Japan, the Red Years

2002
Not Rated
52m

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Documentary

After 30 years spent in Palestinians camps in Lebanon, Fusako Shigenobu the leader of The Japanese Red Army (Nihon Sekigun) was arrested by the Japanese police on November 8 2000 after returning to Japan secretly. The documentary details the history of the of post-war Japanese Marxist radicals and the New Left in the 1960s and 1970s. It uses extensive archival footage and revealing interviews with the surviving members to trace the group's evolution and place their actions in the context of the period.

DirectorMichaël Prazan

StarsMasao Matsuda • Yasukazu Amano

Performance & Direction: Japan, the Red Years Review

Last updated: January 31, 2026

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🎬 Quick Verdict: Hit or Flop?

Is Japan, the Red Years (2002) worth watching? According to our cinematic analysis, the film stands as a PENDING with a verified audience rating of NR. Whether you're looking for the box office collection, ending explained, or parents guide, our review covers everything you need to know about this Documentary.

🎭 Cast Performances: A Masterclass

The success of any Documentary is often anchored by its ensemble, and Japan, the Red Years features a noteworthy lineup led by Masao Matsuda .

Performance Analysis: While the cast delivers competent and professional performances, they are occasionally hampered by a script that leans into familiar archetypes.

💡 Final Verdict: Is it Worth Watching?

In summary, our editorial assessment of is Currently Pendingupcoming analysis. Check back shortly after the opening weekend for a verified verdict.

Verdict: Pending

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Japan, the Red Years Parents Guide & Age Rating

2002 Advisory

Not Rated

Official Age Rating

Wondering about Japan, the Red Years age rating or if it's safe for kids? Here is our cinematic advisory:

Japan, the Red Years has not been officially rated yet.

⏱️ Runtime & Duration

The total runtime of Japan, the Red Years is 52 minutes (52m). Ensuring you have enough time for the full cinematic experience.

Verdict Summary

Analyzing the overall audience sentiment, verified rating of 0.0/10, and global performance metrics, Japan, the Red Years is classified as a Upcoming Analysis. It remains an essential part of the 2002 cinematic calendar.

PENDING

Official movieMx status for Japan, the Red Years. Rating: 0.0/10

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