The Green Years (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1946, The Green Years is a drama film directed by Victor Saville, running about 127 minutes. “It's the Book with a Heartful of Love that Thrilled Millions!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An orphaned young boy is guided by his great-grandfather and strives to go to university to become a doctor. However, the boy's harsh grandfather stands in his way.
Who’s in it. The Green Years stars Charles Coburn as Alexander Gow, Tom Drake as Robert Shannon as young man, Hume Cronyn as Papa Leckie and Gladys Cooper as Grandma Leckie, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Green Years 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 Green Years page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Green Years tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Green Years (1946)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Green Years change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Green Years worth watching?
- The Green Years 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 Green Years?
- The Green Years stars Charles Coburn, Tom Drake, Hume Cronyn, Gladys Cooper and Dean Stockwell.
- When was The Green Years released?
- The Green Years was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.