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The Young Animals

1968·Movie
1h 40min·PG

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The Young Animals fingerprint

High energy, no humor.

Energy

Violent and tense

  • Violence8
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age8
  • Pathos6
  • Family Dynamics5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor1
  • Satire & Parody1

World

Everyday modern life, society, and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • World Immersion5
  • Novelty3

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting5
  • Narrative Structure5
  • Character Depth5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing5
  • Music Composition5
  • Cinematography4

Who it's for

AdultsPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

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 (Tom Nardini) 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 (Zooey Hall), a hot-tempered youth with good reason to resent some of his Caucasian counterparts due to past prejudices. Bruce (David Macklin) 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. Simms (Russ Bender) is a bigoted educator who fans the flames of hate, and Wilson (Arthur Peterson) is the school principal who is helpless to stop the violence between the two factions.
Gritty Social RealismRacial Tension DramaJuvenile DelinquencyMid-Century AmericanaTragic Coming-of-AgeUnflinching ViolenceSocietal CritiqueDated but PotentSmall-Town Conflict

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Young Animals worth watching?

62
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 5.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Young Animals rated?

PGViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is The Young Animals?

1 h 40 min

The Young Animals runs 1 h 40 min.

What language is The Young Animals in?

EnglishSpanish

It was made in English, with some Spanish.