The Young Ones (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Series · ★ 7.9
Released in 1982, The Young Ones is a comedy series.
What it’s about. The misadventures of four lunatic students who live in a shared student house. There's Rick, the overblown political one addicted to Cliff Richard, Vyvyan the experimental scientific one/part-time anarchist, Neil the worried hippy, and Mike the ladies' man (at least he is in his mind).
Who’s in it. The Young Ones stars Adrian Edmondson as Vyvyan, Rik Mayall as Rick, Nigel Planer as Neil and Christopher Ryan as Mike, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.9/10, The Young Ones has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Young Ones page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Young Ones tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Young Ones (1982)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Young Ones change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Young Ones worth watching?
- The Young Ones holds an audience score of 7.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Young Ones?
- The Young Ones stars Adrian Edmondson, Rik Mayall, Nigel Planer, Christopher Ryan and Alexei Sayle.
- When was The Young Ones released?
- The Young Ones was released in 1982.