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Because They're Young

5.919601h 42mNRMovieDrama

Director Paul Wendkos' 1960 film adaptation of the controversial novel "Harrison High", about an idealistic young high-school teacher dealing with over-sexed and troubled teenagers, is notable for its casting of newcomer Dick Clark in the…

DirectorPaul Wendkos
WriterJames Gunn

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Cast · Directed by Paul Wendkos

DCDick Clark
Dick Clark
Neil Hendry
VSVictoria Shaw
Victoria Shaw
Joanne Dietrich
MCMichael Callan
Michael Callan
Griff Rimer
TWTuesday Weld
Tuesday Weld
Anne Gregor
WBWarren Berlinger
Warren Berlinger
Buddy McCalla
RSRoberta Shore
Roberta Shore
Richelle 'Ricky' Summers
DMDoug McClure
Doug McClure
Jim Trent
DEDuane Eddy
Duane Eddy
Self
JDJames Darren
James Darren
Self
LWLinda Watkins
Linda Watkins
Frances McCalla
CRChris Robinson
Chris Robinson
Patcher
RBRudy Bond
Rudy Bond
Chris

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Because They're Young — streaming FAQ

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Because They're Young isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

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Because They're Young hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 20, 1960. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.