The Young Guns (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1956, The Young Guns is a western film directed by Albert Band, running about 84 minutes. “Wilder, Tougher than the West's "most wanted" badmen!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After he's continually harrassed and bullied by his town's citizens, the orphaned teenage son of a notorious gunslinger takes flight and joins a gang of youthful outlaws. Director Albert Band's 1956 western stars Russ Tamblyn, Gloria Talbott, Perry Lopez, Scott Marlowe, Rayford Barnes, Chubby Johnson, Ray Teal, Walter Coy, Dabbs Greer and Myron Healey.
Who’s in it. The Young Guns stars Russ Tamblyn as Tully Rice, Gloria Talbott as Nora Bawdre, Perry Lopez as San Antone and Scott Marlowe as Knox Cutler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Young Guns has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Young Guns page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Young Guns tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Young Guns (1956)?
- In US, The Young Guns is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Young Guns worth watching?
- The Young Guns holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Young Guns?
- The Young Guns stars Russ Tamblyn, Gloria Talbott, Perry Lopez, Scott Marlowe and Wright King.
- When was The Young Guns released?
- The Young Guns was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.