The Violent Years (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1956, The Violent Years is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by William Morgan, running about 57 minutes. “Teenage Killers Taking Their Thrills Unashamed!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A newspaper publisher's daughter suffers from neglect by her parents. She and her friends turn to crime by dressing up like men, holding up gas stations, raping young men at gunpoint, and having makeout parties when her parents are away. Their "fence" gets them to trash the school on request of sinister un-American clients, and they run afoul of the law, apple pie, and God himself.
Who’s in it. The Violent Years stars Jean Moorhead as Paula Parkins, Barbara Weeks as Jane Parkins, Art Millan as Carl Parkins and Theresa Hancock as Georgia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, The Violent Years has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Violent Years page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Violent Years tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Violent Years (1956)?
- In US, The Violent Years is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Violent Years worth watching?
- The Violent Years holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Violent Years?
- The Violent Years stars Jean Moorhead, Barbara Weeks, Art Millan, Theresa Hancock and Joanne Cangi.
- When was The Violent Years released?
- The Violent Years was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 57 minutes.