Young Adam (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2003, Young Adam is a thriller, drama, crime and romance film directed by David Mackenzie, running about 93 minutes. “Everyone has a past. Everyone has a secret.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young drifter working on a river barge disrupts his employers' lives while hiding the fact that he knows more about a dead woman found in the river than he admits.
Who’s in it. Young Adam stars Ewan McGregor as Joe Taylor, Tilda Swinton as Ella Gault, Peter Mullan as Les Gault and Emily Mortimer as Cathie Dimly, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Young Adam has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel and Icon Film Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Young Adam page.
If you liked it. Fans of Young Adam tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Young Adam (2003)?
- In GB, Young Adam is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Young Adam worth watching?
- Young Adam holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Young Adam?
- Young Adam stars Ewan McGregor, Tilda Swinton, Peter Mullan, Emily Mortimer and Jack McElhone.
- When was Young Adam released?
- Young Adam was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.