The Green Years
1946, English. Directed by Victor Saville.
It's the Book with a Heartful of Love that Thrilled Millions!
An orphaned young boy is guided by his great-grandfather and strives to go to university to become a doctor. However, the boy's harsh grandfather stands in his way.
- Runtime
- 2h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Victor SavilleDirector
- Charles CoburnAlexander Gow
- Tom DrakeRobert Shannon as young man
- Hume CronynPapa Leckie
- Gladys CooperGrandma Leckie
- Dean StockwellRobert Shannon as a child
- Selena RoyleMama Leckie
- Jessica TandyKate Leckie
- Richard HaydnJason Reid
- Andy ClydeSaddler Boag
- Norman LloydAdam Leckie
- Robert NorthMurdoch Leckie
- Beverly TylerAlison Keith as a young lady
Details
- Released
- 4 July 1946
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- A.J. Cronin, Sonya Levien, Robert Ardrey
- Budget
- $2.3M
- Box office
- $6.7M
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What The Green Years is based on
The Green Years is based on The Green Years, a 1944 novel by A. J. Cronin.
Novel · 1944
The Green Years
By A. J. Cronin
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The Green Years: quick answers
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How long is The Green Years?
The Green Years runs 127 minutes (2h 7m).
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The Green Years parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Green Years is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Green Years on?
The Green Years isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 4 July 1946. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Green Years?
If you liked The Green Years, try A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, Little Lord Fauntleroy, Sons and Lovers.
Who directed The Green Years?
The Green Years (1946) was directed by Victor Saville and stars Charles Coburn, Tom Drake, Hume Cronyn.
What is The Green Years based on?
The Green Years is based on The Green Years, a 1944 novel by A. J. Cronin.