Young Billy Young (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1969, Young Billy Young is an action, comedy, adventure and western film directed by Burt Kennedy, running about 89 minutes. “Billy better learn fast...or die young!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A peace-loving man named Ben Kane takes a job as deputy marshal of Lords, in the old West. Kane is no lawman, but he accepts the badge because he has an old score to settle with the town's chief trouble-maker. Once on the job, Kane must also deal with a young sharpshooter named Billy Young and a sharp and sassy saloon dancer, Lily.
Who’s in it. Young Billy Young stars Robert Mitchum as Deputy Ben Kane, Robert Walker Jr. as Billy Young, Angie Dickinson as Lily Beloit and David Carradine as Jesse Boone, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Young Billy Young has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Young Billy Young page.
If you liked it. Fans of Young Billy Young 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 Young Billy Young (1969)?
- In US, Young Billy Young is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Young Billy Young worth watching?
- Young Billy Young holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, adventure and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Young Billy Young?
- Young Billy Young stars Robert Mitchum, Robert Walker Jr., Angie Dickinson, David Carradine and Paul Fix.
- When was Young Billy Young released?
- Young Billy Young was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.