Young People (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 4.2
Released in 1940, Young People is a drama film directed by Allan Dwan, running about 79 minutes. “FUN and songs! Fun AND songs! Fun and SONGS! ...DANCES TOO!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Wendy Ballantine's parents decide to retire from show biz so she can have a normal life. They are unwelcome in the small town until a storm lets the family show their stuff.
Who’s in it. Young People stars Shirley Temple as Kit Ballantine, Jack Oakie as Joe Ballantine, Charlotte Greenwood as Kit Ballantine and Arleen Whelan as Judith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Young People has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Young People page.
If you liked it. Fans of Young People tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Young People (1940)?
- In US, Young People is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Young People worth watching?
- Young People holds an audience score of 4.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Young People?
- Young People stars Shirley Temple, Jack Oakie, Charlotte Greenwood, Arleen Whelan and George Montgomery.
- When was Young People released?
- Young People was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.