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Young Americans

2000Show1 season8 episodesTV-PG

Drama
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic53–Rotten Tomatoes42%–
48
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic53–Rotten Tomatoes42%–

Summary

Young Americans is an American television drama. Portrays life at Rawley Summer Academy, an elite school in Connecticut where boys with a bright Ivy League future spend the summer industriously in classes and rowing training on the lake. The show explores themes of forbidden love, morality, social classes and gender roles.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

Shows with

Young Americans episodes

1 season · 8 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Pilot, 7.8
  2. S1 E2 Our Town, 8.0
  3. S1 E3 Kiss and Tell, 8.1
  4. S1 E4 Cinderbella, 8.1
  5. S1 E5 Winning Isn't Everything, 7.9
  6. S1 E6 Gone, 8.3
  7. S1 E7 Free Will, 8.6
  8. S1 E8 Will Bella Scout Her Mom?, 8.6

Cast

16 of 16 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
James Whitmore Jr., Robert M. Williams Jr., Mel Damski
Written by
Steve Antin, Anne McGrail, Greg Berlanti
Produced by
Nancy Cotton

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 12, 2000 · August 30, 2000 · Ended

First aired
July 12, 2000
Last aired
August 30, 2000
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 8 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Poorly Disguised Pilot, Sweet on Polly Oliver, Expy +4

Q&A

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

Questions about Young Americans

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Young Americans worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 42%, and Metacritic 53). Audiences rate it higher (76 out of 100) than critics (48).

Is Young Americans okay for kids?

TV-PGSexual contentStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-PG in the United States for sexual content and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Young Americans?

6 h

About 6 hours: 8 episodes in 1 season of about 43 minutes each, aired from 2000 to 2000.

Is Young Americans good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Young Americans plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.