Young and Innocent (1937): cast, story & where to watch

1937 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 1937, Young and Innocent is a thriller, crime, mystery and romance film directed by Alfred Hitchcock, running about 83 minutes. “A romantic murder-mystery drama!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Robert Tisdall finds on the beach the corpse of a woman he knew. Others wrongly conclude that he is the murderer. Fleeing, he desperately attempts to prove that he is not the killer. A young woman becomes embroiled in the effort.

Who’s in it. Young and Innocent stars Nova Pilbeam as Erica Burgoyne, Derrick De Marney as Robert Tisdall, Percy Marmont as Col. Burgoyne and Edward Rigby as Old Will, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Young and Innocent has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Young and Innocent page.

If you liked it. Fans of Young and Innocent tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Young and Innocent (1937)?
In US, Young and Innocent is available to stream on YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and IndieFlix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Young and Innocent worth watching?
Young and Innocent holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Young and Innocent?
Young and Innocent stars Nova Pilbeam, Derrick De Marney, Percy Marmont, Edward Rigby and Mary Clare.
When was Young and Innocent released?
Young and Innocent was released in 1937, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.