Young Love (1951): cast, story & where to watch
1951 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1951, Young Love is a comedy, drama and crime film directed by Guy Lefranc, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Catherine, 18, loved Jean, a young accountant, who loved her in return. And yet, one morning, two policemen find their dead bodies on a stretch of waste ground. The case is obvious: the two young people have killed themselves. But why? Chief Inspector Ernest Plonche, feeling upset, decides to investigate personally.
Who’s in it. Young Love stars Louis Jouvet as Inspector Ernest Plonche, Daniel Gélin as Jean Bompart, Dany Robin as Catherine Mareuil and Georges Chamarat as Auguste Bompart, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Young Love has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Young Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of Young Love tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Young Love (1951)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Young Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Young Love worth watching?
- Young Love holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Young Love?
- Young Love stars Louis Jouvet, Daniel Gélin, Dany Robin, Georges Chamarat and Yolande Laffon.
- When was Young Love released?
- Young Love was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.