Young Warriors (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 4

Released in 1983, Young Warriors is an action and drama film directed by Lawrence D. Foldes, running about 105 minutes.
What it’s about. After a young woman is gang raped and murdered in a California college town, her brother takes up arms by night with a gang of like-minded vigilantes from his fraternity, brutally punishing any miscreants they catch in a criminal act.
Who’s in it. Young Warriors stars Ernest Borgnine as Lt. Bob Carrigan, Richard Roundtree as Sergeant John Austin, Lynda Day George as Beverly Carrigan and James Van Patten as Kevin Carrigan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Young Warriors has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Young Warriors page.
If you liked it. Fans of Young Warriors 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 Young Warriors (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Young Warriors change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Young Warriors worth watching?
- Young Warriors holds an audience score of 4.0 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 Young Warriors?
- Young Warriors stars Ernest Borgnine, Richard Roundtree, Lynda Day George, James Van Patten and Anne Lockhart.
- When was Young Warriors released?
- Young Warriors was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.
