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Young Winston

1972·Movie·PG·149 min·6.2(52)

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This historical drama is an account of the early life of British politician Winston Churchill, including his childhood years, his time as a war correspondent in Africa, and culminating with his first election to Parliament.

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About Young Winston

Young Winston is a 1972 English-language action, adventure and drama film directed by Richard Attenborough. The cast is led by Simon Ward, Peter Cellier, Robert Shaw. It has a runtime of 2h 29m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Young Winston was produced by Columbia Pictures and made in United Kingdom. It was released on July 20, 1972, and carries a PG certification.

Director
Richard Attenborough
Writers
Carl Foreman
Release date
July 20, 1972
Original language
English
Age rating
PG
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Columbia Pictures
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Young Winston cast & crew

Young Winston was directed by Richard Attenborough and written by Carl Foreman.

The cast features Simon Ward as Winston Churchill, Peter Cellier as Le capitaine du 35e Sikhs, Robert Shaw as Lord Randolph Churchill, Anne Bancroft as Lady Jennie Churchill, Jack Hawkins as Mr. Welldon, and Ian Holm as George E. Buckle.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Gerry Turpin and it was produced by Carl Foreman.

Is Young Winston worth watching?

Young Winston holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 52 ratings, a solidly received action films.

At 2h 29m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy action, adventure, and drama, Young Winston is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Young Winston

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Cast of Young Winston

Simon Ward

Simon Ward

Winston Churchill

Peter Cellier

Peter Cellier

Le capitaine du 35e Sikhs

Robert Shaw

Robert Shaw

Lord Randolph Churchill

Anne Bancroft

Anne Bancroft

Lady Jennie Churchill

Jack Hawkins

Jack Hawkins

Mr. Welldon

Ian Holm

Ian Holm

George E. Buckle

Anthony Hopkins

Anthony Hopkins

David Llyod George

Edward Woodward

Edward Woodward

Captain Aylmer Haldane

John Mills

John Mills

General Kitchner

Patrick Magee

Patrick Magee

General Bindon Blood

James Cosmo

James Cosmo

Officer on Train

Jane Seymour

Jane Seymour

Pamela Plowden

Young Winston — FAQs

Where can I watch Young Winston in United States?

Young Winston 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 Young Winston in?

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

How long is Young Winston?

Young Winston runs 2 hours 29 minutes (149 minutes).

What is Young Winston rated?

Young Winston is rated PG. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 52 ratings.

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