Gal Young 'Un (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1979, Gal Young 'Un is a drama film directed by Victor Nuñez, running about 105 minutes. “Prohibition days in Florida's piney woods...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Mattie, a widow living in the backwoods of Florida during Prohibition, meets Trax, a charming man much younger that herself. Trax is a womanizing, lying bootlegger who needs money and he sets his sights on Mattie who can support him. After energetically courting her, Mattie marries Trax, who before long brings home a young woman to be their housekeeper, but it is obvious that she is to be his mistress. When Trax leaves on business, the two women each contemplate how they are being exploited and Mattie comes up with a plan of her own.
Who’s in it. Gal Young 'Un stars Dana Preu as Mattie Siles, David Peck as Trax, J. Smith-Cameron as Elly (The Gal Young 'Un) and Gene Densmore as Storekeeper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Gal Young 'Un has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Sundance Now and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gal Young 'Un page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gal Young 'Un tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gal Young 'Un (1979)?
- In US, Gal Young 'Un is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gal Young 'Un worth watching?
- Gal Young 'Un holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gal Young 'Un?
- Gal Young 'Un stars Dana Preu, David Peck, J. Smith-Cameron, Gene Densmore and Jennie Stringfellow.
- When was Gal Young 'Un released?
- Gal Young 'Un was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.