Young Ideas (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1943, Young Ideas is a comedy film directed by Jules Dassin, running about 77 minutes. “The picture that gives you YOUNG IDEAS” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A widow's grown children try to break up her romance with a college professor.
Who’s in it. Young Ideas stars Susan Peters as Susan Evans, Herbert Marshall as Prof. Michael Kingsley, Mary Astor as Josephine Evans and Elliott Reid as Jeff Evans, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Young Ideas has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Young Ideas page.
If you liked it. Fans of Young Ideas tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Young Ideas (1943)?
- In US, Young Ideas is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Young Ideas worth watching?
- Young Ideas holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Young Ideas?
- Young Ideas stars Susan Peters, Herbert Marshall, Mary Astor, Elliott Reid and Richard Carlson.
- When was Young Ideas released?
- Young Ideas was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.