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Our Hearts Were Growing Up (1946): cast, story & where to watch

1946 · Film · ★ 6.5

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Released in 1946, Our Hearts Were Growing Up is a comedy film directed by William D. Russell, running about 83 minutes. “More Delightful Adventures of Those "YOUNG and GAY" Girls!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Russell and Lynn are a pair of college students in the 1920s. They get mixed up with kind-hearted bootlegger Donlevy who helps them get their boy friends back.

Who’s in it. Our Hearts Were Growing Up stars Gail Russell as Cornelia Otis Skinner, Diana Lynn as Emily Kimbrough, Brian Donlevy as Tony Minnetti and Billy De Wolfe as Roland du Frere, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Our Hearts Were Growing Up 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 Our Hearts Were Growing Up page.

If you liked it. Fans of Our Hearts Were Growing Up tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Our Hearts Were Growing Up (1946)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Our Hearts Were Growing Up change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Our Hearts Were Growing Up worth watching?
Our Hearts Were Growing Up holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Our Hearts Were Growing Up?
Our Hearts Were Growing Up stars Gail Russell, Diana Lynn, Brian Donlevy, Billy De Wolfe and James Brown.
When was Our Hearts Were Growing Up released?
Our Hearts Were Growing Up was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.