The Young Lions
“Irwin Shaw's monumental best-seller”
The lives of three young men, a German and two Americans, during WWII.
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Where is The Young Lions streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| France | Disney Plus, Molotov TV | — |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
About The Young Lions
The Young Lions is a 1958 English-language war, drama and action film directed by Edward Dmytryk. The cast is led by Marlon Brando, Montgomery Clift, Dean Martin. It has a runtime of 2h 47m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Young Lions was produced by 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on April 2, 1958, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Edward Dmytryk
- Writers
- Edward Anhalt
- Release date
- April 2, 1958
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $3 million
- Production
- 20th Century Fox
The Young Lions cast & crew
The Young Lions was directed by Edward Dmytryk and written by Edward Anhalt.
The cast features Marlon Brando as Lt. Christian Diestl, Montgomery Clift as Noah Ackerman, Dean Martin as Michael Whiteacre, Hope Lange as Hope Plowman, Barbara Rush as Margaret Freemantle, and May Britt as Gretchen Hardenberg.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Hugo Friedhofer, cinematography is by Joseph MacDonald, and it was produced by Al Lichtman.
Is The Young Lions worth watching?
The Young Lions holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 147 ratings, a solidly received war films.
At 2h 47m, it's a full-evening commitment.
If you enjoy war, drama, and action, The Young Lions is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Young Lions
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Cast of The Young Lions
Marlon Brando
Lt. Christian Diestl
Montgomery Clift
Noah Ackerman
Dean Martin
Michael Whiteacre
Hope Lange
Hope Plowman
Barbara Rush
Margaret Freemantle
May Britt
Gretchen Hardenberg
Maximilian Schell
Capt. Hardenberg
Dora Doll
Simone
Lee Van Cleef
1st Sgt. Rickett
Liliane Montevecchi
Françoise
Parley Baer
Sgt. Brandt
Arthur Franz
Lt. Green
The Young Lions — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Young Lions in United States?
The Young Lions is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Young Lions in?
The Young Lions is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French, German. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Young Lions?
The Young Lions runs 2 hours 47 minutes (167 minutes).
▸What is The Young Lions rated?
The Young Lions is rated PG. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 147 ratings.
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