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The Careless Years

5.719571h 10mPG-13MovieDramaRomance

A high school girl from a wealthy family falls for a fellow student from a poor family. Both families disapprove, and, unable to stand the pressure, the couple quit school and flee to Mexico.

DirectorArthur Hiller
WritersJohn Howard Lawson·Mitch Lindemann
ProducerEdward Lewis

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Cast · Directed by Arthur Hiller

DSDean Stockwell
Dean Stockwell
Jerry Vernon
NTNatalie Trundy
Natalie Trundy
Emily 'Miley' Meredith
JLJohn Larch
John Larch
Sam Vernon
BBBarbara Billingsley
Barbara Billingsley
Helen Meredith
JSJohn Stephenson
John Stephenson
Charles Meredith
MC
Maureen Cassidy
Harriet
MDMason Alan Dinehart
Mason Alan Dinehart
Bob Williams (as Alan Dinehart III)
VCVirginia Christine
Virginia Christine
Mrs. Vernon
RHRobert Hyatt
Robert Hyatt
Biff Vernon (as Bobby Hyatt)
HSHugh Sanders
Hugh Sanders
Uncle Harry
CCClaire Carleton
Claire Carleton
Aunt Martha (uncredited)

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The Careless Years — streaming FAQ

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The Careless Years is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, ScreenPix and ScreenPix Amazon Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Careless Years on Netflix?

No, The Careless Years is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and ScreenPix.

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