The Young Stranger (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1957, The Young Stranger is a drama film directed by John Frankenheimer, running about 84 minutes. “Seventeen Isn't an Age...It's an Eternity” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The lack of communication between a wealthy film producer and his troubled teenage son after the boy is involved in an altercation at a movie theater leads to even more trouble.
Who’s in it. The Young Stranger stars James MacArthur as Hal Ditmar, Kim Hunter as Helen Ditmar, James Daly as Tom Ditmar and James Gregory as Sergeant Shipley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Young Stranger has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Young Stranger page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Young Stranger tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Young Stranger (1957)?
- In US, The Young Stranger is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Young Stranger worth watching?
- The Young Stranger holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Young Stranger?
- The Young Stranger stars James MacArthur, Kim Hunter, James Daly, James Gregory and Whit Bissell.
- When was The Young Stranger released?
- The Young Stranger was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.