Go West Young Man (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1936, Go West Young Man is a comedy film directed by Henry Hathaway, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. Mavis Arden is a sensational movie star. Her following spans the world and her personal appearance tours prove her popularity. On her way home from one such appearance, Arden's car breaks down. She orders her publicity man to find her a place to stay, suspicious that he planned the break down to keep her away from a man. However, she soon finds herself mooning over an attractive repairman in town and listening to his ideas about inventing equipment for film.
Who’s in it. Go West Young Man stars Mae West as Mavis Arden, Warren William as Morgan, Randolph Scott as Bud Norton and Alice Brady as Mrs. Addie Struthers, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Go West Young Man has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Go West Young Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of Go West Young Man tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Go West Young Man (1936)?
- In US, Go West Young Man is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Go West Young Man worth watching?
- Go West Young Man holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Go West Young Man?
- Go West Young Man stars Mae West, Warren William, Randolph Scott, Alice Brady and Elizabeth Patterson.
- When was Go West Young Man released?
- Go West Young Man was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.