The Green Years (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1963, The Green Years is a drama film directed by Paulo Rocha, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Nineteen-year-old Julio heads to Lisbon from the provinces and gets a job as a shoemaker for his uncle Raul. But when he meets Ilda, a confident young housemaid who becomes a regular shop visitor, his working-class values collide with the bourgeois trappings of modern life.
Who’s in it. The Green Years stars Rui Gomes as Júlio, Isabel Ruth as Ilda, Paulo Renato as Afonso and Ruy Furtado as Raúl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Green Years has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 The Green Years page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Green Years tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Green Years (1963)?
- In US, The Green Years 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 The Green Years worth watching?
- The Green Years holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Green Years?
- The Green Years stars Rui Gomes, Isabel Ruth, Paulo Renato, Ruy Furtado and Cândida Lacerda.
- When was The Green Years released?
- The Green Years was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.