Wild Youth (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1961, Wild Youth is an action, drama and crime film directed by John F. Schreyer, running about 73 minutes. “The 'WAY OUT" Guys...and the "MAKE OUT" Gals...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A teenage escapee from a correctional facility falls in with a drug dealer operating near the Mexican border.
Who’s in it. Wild Youth stars Robert Hutton as Maddo, Carol Ohmart as Madge, Jan Brooks as Donna and Clancy Cooper as Erickson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Wild Youth has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on IndieFlix, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wild Youth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wild Youth tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wild Youth (1961)?
- In US, Wild Youth is available to stream on IndieFlix, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wild Youth worth watching?
- Wild Youth holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wild Youth?
- Wild Youth stars Robert Hutton, Carol Ohmart, Jan Brooks, Clancy Cooper and Steve Rowland.
- When was Wild Youth released?
- Wild Youth was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.