The Youth (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1955, The Youth is a drama and history film directed by Shin Sang-ok, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. In the latter years of the Korean Empire, Lee In Hwa, disguises herself as a man so she can join a group of young men determined to overthrow the colonial government. They fight together with young national activists presided by Hwal Min and supported by Daewon-gun, the Prince Regent, against Min Gyeom Ho and his peers. But Min and his team perform a surprise attack on Hwal Min and his peers.
Who’s in it. The Youth stars Choi Eun-hee as Lee In-hwa, Choi Mu-ryong as Ahn Jae-yeong, Choi Nam-hyun as Min Gyeom-ho and Kang Kye-shik as Daewon-gun, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Youth has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Youth page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Youth tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Youth (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Youth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Youth worth watching?
- The Youth holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Youth?
- The Youth stars Choi Eun-hee, Choi Mu-ryong, Choi Nam-hyun, Kang Kye-shik and Il Jang.
- When was The Youth released?
- The Youth was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.