The Young Ones (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1961, The Young Ones is a comedy and music film directed by Sidney J. Furie, running about 108 minutes. “Its Wonderful to be Young” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Nicky and his friends find that their youth club is in danger of being flattened to make way for a new office block unless they can come up with £1500 to pay the new owner, the ruthless property tycoon Hamilton Black. To help raise the cash, Nicky records a song and his friends broadcast it via a pirate radio station, touting him as "The Mystery Singer" - the plan works and interest in their up and coming show is heightened by this new but unknown heart-throb. But Nicky has an even bigger secret and one that he cannot share, even with his girlfriend Toni... Hamilton Black is his father.
Who’s in it. The Young Ones stars Cliff Richard as Nicholas 'Nicky' Black, Robert Morley as Hamilton Black, Carole Gray as Toni and Jet Harris as Self - The Shadows (bass guitar), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Young Ones has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Young Ones page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Young Ones tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Young Ones (1961)?
- In GB, The Young Ones is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Young Ones worth watching?
- The Young Ones holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Young Ones?
- The Young Ones stars Cliff Richard, Robert Morley, Carole Gray, Jet Harris and Hank Marvin.
- When was The Young Ones released?
- The Young Ones was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.