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The Young Stranger

1957 · 84 min · Director: John Frankenheimer

The Young Stranger (1957) is a drama, directed by John Frankenheimer. It stars James MacArthur and Kim Hunter. The 84-minute film holds an audience score of 5.9/10.

What The Young Stranger Is About

Hal is the son of a well off family. His father is a film producer. The man is buried in his work. He does not really talk with his son. One evening there is an incident at a cinema. Hal argues with an usher. It turns into a fight and the police come. The boy is taken to the station. His father learns of it but does not listen. He does not believe what his son tells him. The distance between them widens. What goes unsaid leads to a further incident. James MacArthur and Kim Hunter take the leads, with James Daly also in the cast, in John Frankenheimer’s American film of 1957.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Young Stranger about?

Hal is the son of a well off family. His father is a film producer.

Where can I watch The Young Stranger?

The Young Stranger is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Young Stranger?

The Young Stranger runs for 84 minutes (1h 24m).

When did The Young Stranger come out?

The Young Stranger was released in 1957.

Who directed The Young Stranger?

The Young Stranger was directed by John Frankenheimer.

Who stars in The Young Stranger?

The Young Stranger stars James MacArthur, Kim Hunter, James Daly, James Gregory.

What is The Young Stranger's rating?

The Young Stranger holds 6.5/10 on IMDb and 5.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 66 out of 100.

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