The Careless Years
1957, English. Directed by Arthur Hiller.
Girls From The "Right" Kind Of Home...Stumbling Into The "Wrong" Kind Of Love!
A high school girl from a wealthy family falls for a fellow student from a poor family. Both families disapprove, and, unable to stand the pressure, the couple quit school and flee to Mexico.
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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The Careless Years is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix, and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Arthur HillerDirector
- Dean StockwellJerry Vernon
- Natalie TrundyEmily 'Miley' Meredith
- John LarchSam Vernon
- Barbara BillingsleyHelen Meredith
- John StephensonCharles Meredith
- Maureen CassidyHarriet
- Mason Alan DinehartBob Williams (as Alan Dinehart III)
- Virginia ChristineMrs. Vernon
- Robert HyattBiff Vernon (as Bobby Hyatt)
- Hugh SandersUncle Harry
- Claire CarletonAunt Martha (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 2 September 1957
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Howard Lawson, Mitch Lindemann
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How long is The Careless Years?
The Careless Years runs 70 minutes (1h 10m).
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The Careless Years parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Careless Years is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Careless Years on?
The Careless Years is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix, and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Careless Years?
If you liked The Careless Years, try Fire with Fire, Newness, Winter Spring Summer or Fall.
Who directed The Careless Years?
The Careless Years (1957) was directed by Arthur Hiller and stars Dean Stockwell, Natalie Trundy, John Larch.