Young Törless (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1966, Young Törless is a thriller, drama and history film directed by Volker Schlöndorff, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. At an Austrian boys' boarding school in the early 1900s, shy, intelligent Törless observes the sadistic behavior of his fellow students, doing nothing to help a victimized classmate—until the torture goes too far. Adapted from Robert Musil's acclaimed novel, Young Törless launched the New German Cinema movement and garnered the 1966 Cannes Film Festival International Critics' Prize for first-time director Volker Schlöndorff.
Who’s in it. Young Törless stars Mathieu Carrière as Thomas Törleß, Marian Seidowsky as Anselm von Basini, Bernd Tischer as Beineberg and Fred Dietz as Reiting, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Young Törless has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Young Törless page.
If you liked it. Fans of Young Törless tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Young Törless (1966)?
- In US, Young Törless is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Young Törless worth watching?
- Young Törless holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Young Törless?
- Young Törless stars Mathieu Carrière, Marian Seidowsky, Bernd Tischer, Fred Dietz and Lotte Ledl.
- When was Young Törless released?
- Young Törless was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.