Young Man with a Horn (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1950, Young Man with a Horn is a drama, romance and music film directed by Michael Curtiz, running about 113 minutes. “Put down your trumpet, jazzman. I'm in the mood for love!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Legendary trumpeter Art Hazzard teaches young Rick Martin everything he knows about playing, so Rick becomes a star musician, but a troubled marriage and the desire to play pure jazz instead of commercial swing songs cause him problems.
Who’s in it. Young Man with a Horn stars Kirk Douglas as Rick Martin, Lauren Bacall as Amy North, Doris Day as Jo Jordan and Hoagy Carmichael as Willie 'Smoke' Willoughby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Young Man with a Horn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Young Man with a Horn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Young Man with a Horn tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Young Man with a Horn (1950)?
- In US, Young Man with a Horn is available to stream on YouTube TV and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Young Man with a Horn worth watching?
- Young Man with a Horn holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Young Man with a Horn?
- Young Man with a Horn stars Kirk Douglas, Lauren Bacall, Doris Day, Hoagy Carmichael and Juano Hernández.
- When was Young Man with a Horn released?
- Young Man with a Horn was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.