Fun of the Young (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 4.3

Released in 1987, Fun of the Young is a drama film directed by Yevgeni Gerasimov, running about 81 minutes.
What it’s about. The main characters of the film is a company of students who have recently entered college. They just managed to taste the adult free life away from their parents. Now the world has acquired new colors, and everyday life has become more saturated - filled with entertainment and interesting activities. A stern physical education teacher in a technical school puts a “fail” to the whole group. The reason is simple - truancy. But adolescents cannot stand any morality from the lesson the man taught them and decide to teach him a lesson.
Who’s in it. Fun of the Young stars Stanislav Lyubshin as Anton Mikhailovich Gorshkov, Marina Zudina as Svetlana Bobylyova, Nina Ruslanova as Vera Semyonovna and Valentina Telichkina as Nina Bobylyova, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.3/10, Fun of the Young has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Fun of the Young page.
If you liked it. Fans of Fun of the Young tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Fun of the Young (1987)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Fun of the Young change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Fun of the Young worth watching?
- Fun of the Young holds an audience score of 4.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Fun of the Young?
- Fun of the Young stars Stanislav Lyubshin, Marina Zudina, Nina Ruslanova, Valentina Telichkina and Nikolai Parfyonov.
- When was Fun of the Young released?
- Fun of the Young was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.