The Young Lions (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1958, The Young Lions is an action, drama and war film directed by Edward Dmytryk, running about 167 minutes. “Irwin Shaw's monumental best-seller” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Young Lions follows the lives of three soldiers: one German and two Americans, paralleling their experiences in World War II until they meet up at the end for a confrontation
Who’s in it. The Young Lions stars Marlon Brando as Lt. Christian Diestl, Montgomery Clift as Noah Ackerman, Dean Martin as Michael Whiteacre and Hope Lange as Hope Plowman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Young Lions has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Young Lions page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Young Lions 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 The Young Lions (1958)?
- In US, The Young Lions is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Young Lions worth watching?
- The Young Lions holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Young Lions?
- The Young Lions stars Marlon Brando, Montgomery Clift, Dean Martin, Hope Lange and Barbara Rush.