Young Light (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2016, Young Light is a drama film directed by Adolf Winkelmann, running about 122 minutes.
What it’s about. Julian is a 12-year-old boy whose family is just scraping by in the Ruhr industrial region of Germany in the early 1960s . When his mother and younger sister go away for a while, he is left mostly alone in the apartment while his father works in the coal mine. He has to confront the confusing world of adults and older boys and the older girl next door on his own. Finally events build up and threaten to tear the family apart.
Who’s in it. Young Light stars Charly Hübner as Waller Collien, Oscar Brose as Julian Collien, Peter Lohmeyer as Konrad Gorny and Nina Petri as Edeltraud Gorny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Young Light 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 Young Light page.
If you liked it. Fans of Young Light tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Young Light (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Young Light change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Young Light worth watching?
- Young Light holds an audience score of 6.2 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 Light?
- Young Light stars Charly Hübner, Oscar Brose, Peter Lohmeyer, Nina Petri and Stephan Kampwirth.
- When was Young Light released?
- Young Light was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 122 minutes.