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As Young as You Feel (1951): cast, story & where to watch

1951 · Film · ★ 6.6

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Released in 1951, As Young as You Feel is a comedy film directed by Harmon Jones, running about 77 minutes. “A THOUSAND CHEERS FOR THE NATION'S HAPPY-AS-A-LARK FAMILY!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Sixty-five-year-old John Hodges must retire from Acme Printing. He later impersonates the president of the parent company and arrives at his old plant on an inspection tour. Acme president McKinley is so nervous not even his beautiful secretary Harriet can calm him. McKinley's wife Lucille becomes infatuated with Hodges. Many further complications ensue.

Who’s in it. As Young as You Feel stars Monty Woolley as John R. Hodges, Thelma Ritter as Della Hodges, David Wayne as Joe Elliott and Jean Peters as Alice Hodges, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, As Young as You Feel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch As Young as You Feel page.

If you liked it. Fans of As Young as You Feel tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch As Young as You Feel (1951)?
In US, As Young as You Feel is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is As Young as You Feel worth watching?
As Young as You Feel holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in As Young as You Feel?
As Young as You Feel stars Monty Woolley, Thelma Ritter, David Wayne, Jean Peters and Constance Bennett.
When was As Young as You Feel released?
As Young as You Feel was released in 1951, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.