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Young Adam

2003·Movie·R·93 min·5.8(194)

Everyone has a past. Everyone has a secret.

A young drifter working on a river barge disrupts his employers' lives while hiding the fact that he knows more about a dead woman found in the river than he admits.

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FranceRakuten TVApple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD
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South KoreaWatcha, TVINGwavve, Google Play Movies

About Young Adam

Young Adam is a 2003 English-language drama, thriller and crime film directed by David Mackenzie. The cast is led by Ewan McGregor, Tilda Swinton, Peter Mullan. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 5.8/10 across 200 ratings.

Young Adam was produced by Recorded Picture Company, StudioCanal UK, and HanWay Films and made in United Kingdom and France. It was released on September 26, 2003, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $6 million, it went on to gross $3 million worldwide.

Director
David Mackenzie
Writers
David Mackenzie
Release date
September 26, 2003
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom, France
Budget
$6 million
Box office
$3 million
Production
Recorded Picture Company, StudioCanal UK, HanWay Films
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Young Adam cast & crew

Young Adam was directed by David Mackenzie and written by David Mackenzie.

The cast features Ewan McGregor as Joe Taylor, Tilda Swinton as Ella Gault, Peter Mullan as Les Gault, Emily Mortimer as Cathie Dimly, Jack McElhone as Jim Gault, and Thérèse Bradley as Gwen.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by David Byrne, cinematography is by Giles Nuttgens, and it was produced by Jeremy Thomas and Robert Jones.

Is Young Adam worth watching?

Young Adam holds an audience score of 5.8/10 from 194 ratings, a more divisive drama films.

At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, thriller, and crime, Young Adam is worth a place on your watchlist.

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Cast of Young Adam

Ewan McGregor

Ewan McGregor

Joe Taylor

Tilda Swinton

Tilda Swinton

Ella Gault

Peter Mullan

Peter Mullan

Les Gault

Emily Mortimer

Emily Mortimer

Cathie Dimly

Jack McElhone

Jack McElhone

Jim Gault

Thérèse Bradley

Thérèse Bradley

Gwen

Ewan Stewart

Ewan Stewart

Daniel Gordon

Stuart McQuarrie

Stuart McQuarrie

Bill

Pauline Turner

Pauline Turner

Connie

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Alan Cooke

Bob M'bussi

Rory McCann

Rory McCann

Sam

Ian Hanmore

Ian Hanmore

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Young Adam — FAQs

Where can I watch Young Adam in United States?

Young Adam is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.

What language is Young Adam in?

Young Adam is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Young Adam?

Young Adam runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).

What is Young Adam rated?

Young Adam is rated R. It holds a 5.8/10 audience score from 194 ratings.

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