The Young Land (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1959, The Young Land is an action, drama and western film directed by Ted Tetzlaff, running about 89 minutes. “THE TROUBLE MAKER...THE LAW MAKER...BOTH NOT OLD ENOUGH TO VOTE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An American gunslinger kills a Mexican man in California immediately after the Mexican-American war. The killer is arrested and put on trial for murder with the Hispanic population waiting to learn of American justice.
Who’s in it. The Young Land stars Patrick Wayne as Sheriff Jim Ellison, Yvonne Craig as Elena de la Madrid, Dennis Hopper as Hatfield Carnes and Dan O'Herlihy as Judge Millard Isham, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Young Land has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Young Land page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Young Land tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Young Land (1959)?
- In US, The Young Land is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Artiflix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Young Land worth watching?
- The Young Land holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Young Land?
- The Young Land stars Patrick Wayne, Yvonne Craig, Dennis Hopper, Dan O'Herlihy and Roberto De La Madrid.
- When was The Young Land released?
- The Young Land was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.