The Young Animals (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1978, The Young Animals is an action, crime and romance film directed by Yasuharu Hasebe, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Shinji, a leather jacket man on a Harley Davidson, meets Megu, who is a queen bee with followers while stopping the fight between two female groups. Megu fell in love with Shinji, but he has his eye on cute Mayo.
Who’s in it. The Young Animals stars Hiroshi Tachi as Shinji, Jun Aki, Natsuko Yashiro and Aiko Morishita, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, The Young Animals has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Young Animals page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Young Animals tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Young Animals (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Young Animals change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Young Animals worth watching?
- The Young Animals holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Young Animals?
- The Young Animals stars Hiroshi Tachi, Jun Aki, Natsuko Yashiro, Aiko Morishita and Yôko Natsuki.
- When was The Young Animals released?
- The Young Animals was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.