Young Man with a Horn
1950, English. Directed by Michael Curtiz.
Put down your trumpet, jazzman. I'm in the mood for love!
Taken in by the musical world as a young orphan, Rick Martin grows up with a desire to play pure jazz instead of the commercial gigs he lands, whilst also coping with the problems caused by his tempestuous marriage to an aloof heiress.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 59 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Young Man with a Horn
Young Man with a Horn isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Michael CurtizDirector
- Kirk DouglasRick Martin
- Lauren BacallAmy North
- Doris DayJo Jordan
- Hoagy CarmichaelWillie 'Smoke' Willoughby
- Juano HernándezArt Hazzard
- Jerome CowanPhil Morrison
- Mary Beth HughesMarge Martin
- Nestor PaivaLouis Galba
- Orley LindgrenYoung Rick
- Walter ReedJack Chandler
- Paul E. BurnsFirst Pawnbroker (uncredited)
- Dan SeymourMike (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 1 March 1950
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Edmund H. North, Carl Foreman
- Box office
- $1.5M
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What Young Man with a Horn is based on
Young Man with a Horn is based on Young Man with a Horn, a novel by Dorothy Baker, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
Novel
Young Man with a Horn
By Dorothy Baker
Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Young Man with a Horn: quick answers
Is Young Man with a Horn worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 59 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Young Man with a Horn?
Young Man with a Horn runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
Does Young Man with a Horn have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Young Man with a Horn. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Young Man with a Horn parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Young Man with a Horn is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Young Man with a Horn on?
Young Man with a Horn isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Young Man with a Horn?
If you liked Young Man with a Horn, try The Glenn Miller Story, Love Me or Leave Me, New York, New York.
Who directed Young Man with a Horn?
Young Man with a Horn (1950) was directed by Michael Curtiz and stars Kirk Douglas, Lauren Bacall, Doris Day.
What is Young Man with a Horn based on?
Young Man with a Horn is based on Young Man with a Horn, a novel by Dorothy Baker, published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.