The Young Stranger
1957, English. Directed by John Frankenheimer.
Seventeen Isn't an Age...It's an Eternity
The lack of communication between a wealthy film producer and his troubled teenage son after the boy is involved in an altercation at a movie theater leads to even more trouble.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- John FrankenheimerDirector
- James MacArthurHal Ditmar
- Kim HunterHelen Ditmar
- James DalyTom Ditmar
- James GregorySergeant Shipley
- Whit BissellGrubbs
- Jeffrey SilverJerry Doyle
- Jack MullaneyConfused Boy
- Tom PittmanLynn Spears
- Charles DavisDetective
- Leon AltonPeter Kalish (uncredited)
- Roxanne ArlenCarhop (uncredited)
- Mitzi BlakeUsherette (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 1 February 1957
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Dozier
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The Young Stranger: quick answers
Is The Young Stranger worth watching?
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How long is The Young Stranger?
The Young Stranger runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
Does The Young Stranger have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Young Stranger. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Young Stranger parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Young Stranger is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Young Stranger on?
The Young Stranger isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Young Stranger?
If you liked The Young Stranger, try Fast Girls, Killer's Kiss, The Girl in the Book.
Who directed The Young Stranger?
The Young Stranger (1957) was directed by John Frankenheimer and stars James MacArthur, Kim Hunter, James Daly.