The Student Nurses (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1970, The Student Nurses is a drama film directed by Stephanie Rothman, running about 82 minutes. “They're learning fast...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Follows the lives of a group of young nurses in Los Angeles, including a nurse who joins a band of revolutionaries, and one who finds herself succumbing to drugs.
Who’s in it. The Student Nurses stars Elaine Giftos as Sharon, Karen Carlson as Phred, Brioni Farrell as Lynn and Barbara Leigh as Priscilla, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Student Nurses has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Student Nurses page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Student Nurses tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Student Nurses (1970)?
- In CA, The Student Nurses is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Student Nurses worth watching?
- The Student Nurses holds an audience score of 5.0 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 Student Nurses?
- The Student Nurses stars Elaine Giftos, Karen Carlson, Brioni Farrell, Barbara Leigh and Reni Santoni.
- When was The Student Nurses released?
- The Student Nurses was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.