Youngblood (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1978, Youngblood is an action and drama film directed by Noel Nosseck, running about 90 minutes. “If you live through the gang wars, the pushers, the back-alley deathtraps... YOU GONNA BE A STAR!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A gang war/drug story set in a Los Angeles ghetto about the coming of age of a 15-year-old black youth.
Who’s in it. Youngblood stars Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs as Rommel, Bryan O'Dell as Youngblood, Ren Woods as Sybil and Tony Allen as Hustler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Youngblood has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Youngblood page.
If you liked it. Fans of Youngblood tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Youngblood (1978)?
- In US, Youngblood is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, and 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 Youngblood worth watching?
- Youngblood holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Youngblood?
- Youngblood stars Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Bryan O'Dell, Ren Woods, Tony Allen and Vince Cannon.
- When was Youngblood released?
- Youngblood was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.