Young Winston (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1972, Young Winston is an action, drama, adventure and war film directed by Richard Attenborough, running about 149 minutes. “Rebel Soldier Hustler Prisoner Fugitive Firebrand” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This historical drama is an account of the early life of British politician Winston Churchill, including his childhood years, his time as a war correspondent in Africa, and culminating with his first election to Parliament.
Who’s in it. Young Winston stars Robert Shaw as Lord Randolph Churchill, Anne Bancroft as Lady Jennie Churchill, Simon Ward as Winston Churchill and Jack Hawkins as Mr. Welldon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Young Winston has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Young Winston page.
If you liked it. Fans of Young Winston 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 Young Winston (1972)?
- In US, Young Winston is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Young Winston worth watching?
- Young Winston holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Young Winston?
- Young Winston stars Robert Shaw, Anne Bancroft, Simon Ward, Jack Hawkins and Ian Holm.
- When was Young Winston released?
- Young Winston was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 149 minutes.