Where can I watch Untamed Youth (1957)?

In US, Untamed Youth is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Untamed Youth worth watching?

Untamed Youth holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Untamed Youth?

Untamed Youth stars Mamie Van Doren, Lori Nelson, John Russell, Don Burnett and Lurene Tuttle.

When was Untamed Youth released?

Untamed Youth was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.

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Untamed Youth (1957): cast, story & where to watch

1957 · Film · ★ 3.7

Released in 1957, Untamed Youth is a drama, crime and music film directed by Howard W. Koch, running about 80 minutes. “OUR VAGRANT YOUTH!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Sisters Jane and Penny are arrested for hitchhiking on their way to Los Angeles when they stop for a quick skinny dip in a rural town. Local agricultural magnate Tropp is a sponsor for a local prison work program and the women get put in the fields to work off their sentence. Tropp is dating the widowed judge in order to ensure a stable supply of cheap labor in order to undercut his competition. The prisoners suffer ill treatment, but the judge's son has signed on as a hired hand and begins to figure out the scam as he begins falling in love with Jane, and Penny dreams of making it big in showbiz.

Who’s in it. Untamed Youth stars Mamie Van Doren as Penny Lowe, Lori Nelson as Jane Lowe, John Russell as Russ Tropp and Don Burnett as Bob Steele, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.7/10, Untamed Youth has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Untamed Youth page.

If you liked it. Fans of Untamed Youth tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Where can I watch Untamed Youth (1957)?: In US, Untamed Youth is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Untamed Youth worth watching?: Untamed Youth holds an audience score of 3.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Untamed Youth?: Untamed Youth stars Mamie Van Doren, Lori Nelson, John Russell, Don Burnett and Lurene Tuttle.
When was Untamed Youth released?: Untamed Youth was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.