The Boy with Green Hair (1948): cast, story & where to watch
1948 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1948, The Boy with Green Hair is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Joseph Losey, running about 82 minutes. “Please don't tell why his hair turned green!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Peter, an orphaned boy, is adopted by Gramp Frye after his parents are killed in Europe while doing war relief work. The boy feels safe with his new caretaker, but when he is taunted for being an orphan, he gets demoralized. The next day Peter wakes up with green hair. Embarrassed and further ridiculed, Peter seeks solace in a nearby forest. To his surprise, he finds other orphans in the woods, who encourage him to spread news of the injustices of war.
Who’s in it. The Boy with Green Hair stars Pat O'Brien as Gramp Fry, Robert Ryan as Dr. Evans, Barbara Hale as Miss Brand and Dean Stockwell as Peter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Boy with Green Hair has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix and 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 The Boy with Green Hair page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Boy with Green Hair tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Boy with Green Hair (1948)?
- In US, The Boy with Green Hair is available to stream on Artiflix, and 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 The Boy with Green Hair worth watching?
- The Boy with Green Hair holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Boy with Green Hair?
- The Boy with Green Hair stars Pat O'Brien, Robert Ryan, Barbara Hale, Dean Stockwell and Richard Lyon.
- When was The Boy with Green Hair released?
- The Boy with Green Hair was released in 1948, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.