The Daring Young Man (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1942, The Daring Young Man is a comedy film directed by Frank R. Strayer, running about 73 minutes. “A gay jamboree of Joe-viality!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jonathan Peckinpaw feels he's failed in his patriotic duty when he's rejected by the army, but he sees a chance to redeem himself by exposing a secret ring of Nazi spies.
Who’s in it. The Daring Young Man stars Joe E. Brown as Jonathan Peckinpaw / Grandma Peckinpaw, Marguerite Chapman as Ann Minter, William Wright as Sam Long and Claire Dodd as Marlene, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, The Daring Young Man has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Daring Young Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Daring Young Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Daring Young Man (1942)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Daring Young Man change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Daring Young Man worth watching?
- The Daring Young Man holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Daring Young Man?
- The Daring Young Man stars Joe E. Brown, Marguerite Chapman, William Wright, Claire Dodd and Lloyd Bridges.
- When was The Daring Young Man released?
- The Daring Young Man was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.