Be Your Age (1926): cast, story & where to watch
1926 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1926, Be Your Age is a comedy film directed by Leo McCarey, running about 22 minutes.
What it’s about. Charley needs $10,000 right away. Mrs. Schwartzkopple has inherited $2 million from her late husband and wants to marry a younger man. Mr. Blaylock, her attorney, sees a way to solve both their problems, and keep control of her $2 million.
Who’s in it. Be Your Age stars Charley Chase as Charley - the Bashful Clerk, Oliver Hardy as Oswald Schwartzkopple, Gladys Hulette as The Widow's Secretary and Lillian Leighton as Mrs. Schwartzkopple, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Be Your Age has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Be Your Age page.
If you liked it. Fans of Be Your Age tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Be Your Age (1926)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Be Your Age change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Be Your Age worth watching?
- Be Your Age holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Be Your Age?
- Be Your Age stars Charley Chase, Oliver Hardy, Gladys Hulette, Lillian Leighton and Frank Brownlee.
- When was Be Your Age released?
- Be Your Age was released in 1926, with a runtime of about 22 minutes.