Woe to the Young (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 7.5

Released in 1961, Woe to the Young is a comedy and romance film directed by Alekos Sakellarios, running about 87 minutes.
What it’s about. Two rich old friends, Andreas and Agisilaos are in love with young Rita. Andreas believes that is youth and not money that drive the world. He sells his soul to the devil, becomes young and flirts Rita. However, Andreas understands that youth alone is not enough and decides to give a dowry to lovely Rita so that she can marry the one she loves.
Who’s in it. Woe to the Young stars Dimitris Horn as Andreas, Maro Kodou as Rita, Smaro Stefanidou as Eleni and Spyros Mousouris as Agisilaos, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Woe to the Young has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Woe to the Young page.
If you liked it. Fans of Woe to the Young tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Woe to the Young (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Woe to the Young change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Woe to the Young worth watching?
- Woe to the Young holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Woe to the Young?
- Woe to the Young stars Dimitris Horn, Maro Kodou, Smaro Stefanidou, Spyros Mousouris and Andreas Douzos.
- When was Woe to the Young released?
- Woe to the Young was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.
