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Young Americans

1967Movie1 h 44 minNR

DocumentaryMusic
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7
59
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7

Summary

A 1967 pseudo-documentary film chronicling the travel experiences of The Young Americans choir. It was given an Academy Award in 1969, though it was revoked because it was released in 1967 and was thus ineligible, the only film in history to have done so.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, brutality or tears.

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Cast

2 of 2

Crew

Directed by
Alexander Grasshoff
Written by
Alexander Grasshoff
Produced by
Hisako Tsukuba, Alexander Grasshoff, Robert Cohn
Music by
Billy Byers

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Facts

October 1, 1967 · 1 h 44 min · NR

Released
October 1, 1967
Runtime
1 h 44 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Documentary, Music, Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Young Americans worth watching?"

Questions about Young Americans

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Young Americans worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 59 (IMDb 5.7).

Is Young Americans okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Young Americans make me laugh?

Serious

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 0 of 4.

Can I half-watch Young Americans?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.