The Young Savages (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1961, The Young Savages is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by John Frankenheimer, running about 103 minutes. “Here is Raw Truth… Nailed to the Screen!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A district attorney investigates the racially charged case of three teenagers accused of the murder of a blind Puerto Rican boy.
Who’s in it. The Young Savages stars Burt Lancaster as Hank Bell, Dina Merrill as Karin Bell, Edward Andrews as R. Daniel Cole and Vivian Nathan as Mrs. Escalante, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Young Savages has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Young Savages page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Young Savages 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 The Young Savages (1961)?
- In US, The Young Savages is available to stream on YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel , and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Young Savages worth watching?
- The Young Savages holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Young Savages?
- The Young Savages stars Burt Lancaster, Dina Merrill, Edward Andrews, Vivian Nathan and Shelley Winters.
- When was The Young Savages released?
- The Young Savages was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.