Young America

1932·Movie
1h 10min·NR

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy4
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Growing up, family, and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Mrs. Doray sits with a Juvenile Court Judge to learn more about problem children and what to do about them. One of the cases involves 13 year old Arthur, "the worst kid in town", who moves cars away from fiire-plugs without the knowledge of the owners. The judge gives Arthur and friend Nutty another chance. However they run into further trouble when they break into Mr. Doray's drugstore to get medicine for Nutty's grandmother. Mr. Doray is not sympathetic and completely against his wife's plan to become Arthur's guardian. More incidents occur with Mr. Doray quick to judge prior to getting all of the facts. Mrs. Doray must choose between her marriage and Arthur.
Pre-Code EraSocial Problem FilmJuvenile DelinquencyFamily MelodramaMoral DilemmasClass ConflictOrphanComing-of-AgeHistorical Setting

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Sequels and Prequels

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Is Young America worth watching?

57
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Young America rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Young America?

1 h 10 min

Young America runs 1 h 10 min.

What language is Young America in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

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