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The Young Animals

1968·Movie
1h 40min·PG
62
DecentGoodWatch score

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A , drama: but never scary, .

Good for thought-provoking · adults · public viewing safe

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There's nothing they won't do ... nothing they won't dare ... and no one they won't defy! And they've made your streets a jungle!

A small Arizona town is plagued by violence created from the tension between Anglo and Mexican-American youths. Tony is the idealistic new kid in school who tries to alleviate long-time tensions between the rival factions. The Mexican gang is led by Paco, a hot-tempered youth with good reason to resent some of his Caucasian counterparts due to past prejudices. Bruce is the leader of the white gang. Patty McCormack and Joanna Frank are the female interests who become victims of the gang struggles. Tony, formerly from San Diego, attempts to change the attitudes of the polarized and violent groups.
Gritty Social RealismRacial Tension DramaJuvenile DelinquencyMid-Century AmericanaTragic Coming-of-AgeUnflinching ViolenceSocietal CritiqueDated but PotentSmall-Town Conflict

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Is The Young Animals worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 5.4).

Is The Young Animals okay for kids?

PGViolenceStrong language

Better for older viewers: it's rated PG in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for adults.

Is The Young Animals plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (6 of 10) and dialogue centrality (6 of 10) more than on its plot.