So Young, So Bad (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1950, So Young, So Bad is a drama film directed by Bernard Vorhaus, running about 91 minutes. “What made them this way!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Idealistic and naive Dr. Jason arrives at a school for delinquent girls and immediately begins to try to make a difference in the lives of some of the inmates. Oblivious to the sadistic treatment of the girls by the matrons, it takes a rebellious girl named Loretta to open his eyes. Assisted by a female staff member, Jason finally gets proof of the abuse and threatens the head of the school with exposure unless he is given full rein to run things.
Who’s in it. So Young, So Bad stars Paul Henreid as Dr. John H. Jason, Catherine McLeod as Ruth Levering, Grace Coppin as Mrs. Beuhler and Cecil Clovelly as Mr. Riggs, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, So Young, So Bad has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch So Young, So Bad page.
If you liked it. Fans of So Young, So Bad tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch So Young, So Bad (1950)?
- In US, So Young, So Bad is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is So Young, So Bad worth watching?
- So Young, So Bad holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in So Young, So Bad?
- So Young, So Bad stars Paul Henreid, Catherine McLeod, Grace Coppin, Cecil Clovelly and Anne Francis.
- When was So Young, So Bad released?
- So Young, So Bad was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.