Young Jesse James (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 3.3
Released in 1960, Young Jesse James is a western film directed by William F. Claxton, running about 73 minutes. “The teenager who became the West's most hunted desperado!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Missouri farm boy Jesse James witnesses the lynching of his father by the Yankees, he forsakes his family's homestead to find his brother Frank, a soldier in Quantrill's Raiders, a renegade band of Confederates. Bent on revenge, Jesse begs to join the raiders.
Who’s in it. Young Jesse James stars Ray Stricklyn as Jesse James, Willard Parker as Cole Younger, Merry Anders as Belle Starr and Robert Dix as Frank James, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, Young Jesse James has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Young Jesse James page.
If you liked it. Fans of Young Jesse James tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Young Jesse James (1960)?
- In US, Young Jesse James is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Young Jesse James worth watching?
- Young Jesse James holds an audience score of 3.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Young Jesse James?
- Young Jesse James stars Ray Stricklyn, Willard Parker, Merry Anders, Robert Dix and Emile Meyer.
- When was Young Jesse James released?
- Young Jesse James was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.