

Young Adam
“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.
Where to watch Young Adam in United States
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Where is Young Adam streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel, Icon Film Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+, Joyn | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Rakuten TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Acontra Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tivify | Amazon Video, Acontra Plus |
| South Korea | Watcha, TVING | wavve, 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
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
Joe Taylor

Tilda Swinton
Ella Gault

Peter Mullan
Les Gault

Emily Mortimer
Cathie Dimly

Jack McElhone
Jim Gault

Thérèse Bradley
Gwen

Ewan Stewart
Daniel Gordon

Stuart McQuarrie
Bill

Pauline Turner
Connie
Alan Cooke
Bob M'bussi

Rory McCann
Sam

Ian Hanmore
Freight Supervisor
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.











