Young Törless
1966, German. Directed by Volker Schlöndorff.
At an Austrian boys' boarding school in the early 1900s, shy, intelligent Törless observes the sadistic behavior of his fellow students, doing nothing to help a victimized classmate—until the torture goes too far. Adapted from Robert Musil's acclaimed novel, Young Törless launched the New German Cinema movement and garnered the 1966 Cannes Film Festival International Critics' Prize for first-time director Volker Schlöndorff.
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 65 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Young Törless is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Details
- Released
- 20 May 1966
- Original title
- Der junge Törless
- Country
- Germany, France
- Written by
- Volker Schlöndorff, Herbert Asmodi
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Young Törless: quick answers
Is Young Törless worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 65 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Young Törless?
Young Törless runs 87 minutes (1h 27m).
Does Young Törless have a post-credits scene?
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Young Törless is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 1 November 2026.)
What movies are like Young Törless?
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Who directed Young Törless?
Young Törless (1966) was directed by Volker Schlöndorff and stars Mathieu Carrière, Marian Seidowsky, Bernd Tischer.