Young Werther
1993, French. Directed by Jacques Doillon.
Ismaël, a young thirteen-year old boy, is taken aback by the suicide of his best friend. Not only did he not have any idea that this dramatic act was a possibility, neither did his other friends. Perhaps it had something to do with his having an unrequited love for a beautiful young neighbor, an attraction Ismaël also feels. Perhaps it had something to do with drugs, or a problem with a universally disliked teacher. Throughout most of the film, the young survivors discuss their departed classmate.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- French
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- Released
- 31 March 1993
- Original title
- Le Jeune Werther
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Jacques Doillon
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What Young Werther is based on
Young Werther is based on The Sorrows of Young Werther (1774) by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.
1774
The Sorrows of Young Werther
By Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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Young Werther runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
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Young Werther isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 31 March 1993. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Young Werther?
If you liked Young Werther, try Adieu Philippine, Céline, 24 Days.
Who directed Young Werther?
Young Werther (1993) was directed by Jacques Doillon and stars Ismaël Jolé-Ménébhi, Faye Anastasia, Jessica Tharaud.
What is Young Werther based on?
Young Werther is based on The Sorrows of Young Werther (1774) by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe.