The Careless Years (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1957, The Careless Years is a drama and romance film directed by Arthur Hiller, running about 70 minutes. “Girls From The "Right" Kind Of Home...Stumbling Into The "Wrong" Kind Of Love!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A high school girl from a wealthy family falls for a fellow student from a poor family. Both families disapprove, and, unable to stand the pressure, the couple quit school and flee to Mexico.
Who’s in it. The Careless Years stars Dean Stockwell as Jerry Vernon, Natalie Trundy as Emily 'Miley' Meredith, John Larch as Sam Vernon and Barbara Billingsley as Helen Meredith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Careless Years 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. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Careless Years page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Careless Years tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Careless Years (1957)?
- In US, The Careless Years is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Careless Years worth watching?
- The Careless Years holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Careless Years?
- The Careless Years stars Dean Stockwell, Natalie Trundy, John Larch, Barbara Billingsley and John Stephenson.
- When was The Careless Years released?
- The Careless Years was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.