The Young Don't Cry (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1957, The Young Don't Cry is a drama film directed by Alfred L. Werker, running about 89 minutes. “Too Tough for Tears!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An orphaned teen gets involved with some chain-gang convicts.
Who’s in it. The Young Don't Cry stars Sal Mineo as Leslie Henderson, James Whitmore as Rudy Krist, J. Carrol Naish as Plug and Gene Lyons as Max Cole, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Young Don't Cry 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 The Young Don't Cry page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Young Don't Cry tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Young Don't Cry (1957)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Young Don't Cry change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Young Don't Cry worth watching?
- The Young Don't Cry holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Young Don't Cry?
- The Young Don't Cry stars Sal Mineo, James Whitmore, J. Carrol Naish, Gene Lyons and Paul Carr.
- When was The Young Don't Cry released?
- The Young Don't Cry was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.