Young Americans (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1967, Young Americans is a music and documentary film directed by Alexander Grasshoff, running about 104 minutes. “The new beat!.. The new bounce! The new joy-generation!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A 1967 documentary film chronicling the travel experiences of The Young Americans choir. It was given an Academy Award in 1969, though it was revoked because it was released in 1967 and was thus ineligible, the only film in history to have done so.
Who’s in it. Young Americans stars Milton Anderson as Milton C. Anderson, The Young Americans as The Young Americans, Vicki Lawrence as Vicki Lawrence and Ken Prymus as Ken Prymus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Young Americans 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 Young Americans page.
If you liked it. Fans of Young Americans tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Young Americans (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Young Americans change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Young Americans worth watching?
- Young Americans holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Young Americans?
- Young Americans stars Milton Anderson, The Young Americans, Vicki Lawrence, Ken Prymus and Judy Randel.
- When was Young Americans released?
- Young Americans was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.