Youth Takes a Fling (1938): cast, story & where to watch
1938 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1938, Youth Takes a Fling is a comedy and romance film directed by Archie Mayo, running about 77 minutes. “A PICTURE FOR THE YOUNG...OF ALL AGES!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. McCrea plays Joe Meadows, whose only ambition as a Kansas farm boy was a life at sea. He moves to New York to try to get a job as a sailor, finds it more difficult than he thought, and meets Helen Brown, who falls for him and uses her feminine wiles to try to prevent him leaving.
Who’s in it. Youth Takes a Fling stars Joel McCrea as Joe Meadows, Andrea Leeds as Helen Brown, Frank Jenks as Frank Munson and Dorothea Kent as Jean, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, Youth Takes a Fling has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Youth Takes a Fling page.
If you liked it. Fans of Youth Takes a Fling tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Youth Takes a Fling (1938)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Youth Takes a Fling change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Youth Takes a Fling worth watching?
- Youth Takes a Fling holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Youth Takes a Fling?
- Youth Takes a Fling stars Joel McCrea, Andrea Leeds, Frank Jenks, Dorothea Kent and Isabel Jeans.
- When was Youth Takes a Fling released?
- Youth Takes a Fling was released in 1938, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.