The Young Runaways (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1978, The Young Runaways is a drama, adventure, family and tv movie film directed by Russ Mayberry, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. Heartless parents C.L. Doyle and his wife take two of their older children, Rosebud & Joseph T. Doyle, on a family vacation to Alaska, but dump their younger ones, Freddy & Margaret Jean, in a Los Angeles foster home. Infuriated by this, Rosebud talks Joseph T. into running away with her so that they can break their younger siblings out of the system, which sparks a manhunt, and an outburst of sympathy among kids everywhere.
Who’s in it. The Young Runaways stars Anne Francis as Marian Lockhart, Robert Webber as Fred Lockhart, Gary Collins as Lt. Ray Phillips and Pat Delany as Katherine Phillips, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Young Runaways has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Young Runaways page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Young Runaways tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Young Runaways (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Young Runaways change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Young Runaways worth watching?
- The Young Runaways holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure, family and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Young Runaways?
- The Young Runaways stars Anne Francis, Robert Webber, Gary Collins, Pat Delany and Alicia Fleer.
- When was The Young Runaways released?
- The Young Runaways was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.