It's Great to be Young! (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1956, It's Great to be Young! is a comedy and music film directed by Cyril Frankel, running about 94 minutes. “Let Yourself Go!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. IT’S GREAT TO A YOUNG stars John Mills as Dingle an easygoing high school teacher. When autocratic new headmaster Frome (Cecil Parker) begins imposing all sorts of repressive rules, Dingle does his best to stand up for his students, only to be dismissed for his troubles. The kids conspire to not only reinstate their favourite teacher, but to circumvent Frome's refusal to purchase new instruments for an upcoming music festival.
Who’s in it. It's Great to be Young! stars John Mills, Cecil Parker, John Salew and Elizabeth Kentish, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, It's Great to be Young! 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 It's Great to be Young! page.
If you liked it. Fans of It's Great to be Young! tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch It's Great to be Young! (1956)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for It's Great to be Young! change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is It's Great to be Young! worth watching?
- It's Great to be Young! holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in It's Great to be Young!?
- It's Great to be Young! stars John Mills, Cecil Parker, John Salew, Elizabeth Kentish and Mona Washbourne.
- When was It's Great to be Young! released?
- It's Great to be Young! was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.