The Prime Time (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1960, The Prime Time is a drama film directed by Gordon Weisenborn, running about 76 minutes. “This Is The Time Of The Violent Plunge Into Adulthood... The Prime Time ... of Youth, Life and Love!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A bored young girl looking for excitement gets involved with nude modeling, drugs and a rock band.
Who’s in it. The Prime Time stars Jo Ann LeCompte as Jean Norton, Frank Roche as Mack McKeen, Ray Gronwold as The Beard and Maria Pavelle as Gloria, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Prime Time has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cultpix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Prime Time page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Prime Time tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Prime Time (1960)?
- In US, The Prime Time is available to stream on Cultpix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Prime Time worth watching?
- The Prime Time holds an audience score of 4.0 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 Prime Time?
- The Prime Time stars Jo Ann LeCompte, Frank Roche, Ray Gronwold, Maria Pavelle and Karen Black.
- When was The Prime Time released?
- The Prime Time was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.