Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- earnest
- stately
- reflective
- historical film night
- british cinema marathon
What critics said
Critics found the ambitious British biographical drama uneven, with mixed reviews despite its strong period production and popular box-office reception.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The story follows Winston Churchill from childhood through military journalism and his first election to Parliament.
Churchill’s relationship with Lord Randolph and Lady Jennie Churchill shapes his path toward public life.
The film depicts turn-of-the-century Britain, South Africa, military service, and parliamentary politics with elaborate period design.
Churchill’s work as a war correspondent during the Second Boer War is central to his transition toward political prominence.
Films like Young Winston, and why
The King's Speech
historical biographical drama centered on the formative years of a major British political figure
Darkest Hour
period British political drama combining personal character development with national history
Gandhi
prestige historical biopic portraying a future leader through family conflict and public ambition
Movie Details
- Director
- Richard Attenborough
- Release Date
- 1972-07-20
- Runtime
- 149 min
- Rating
- 6.2 / 10 (54)
Cast
- Simon Ward
- Peter Cellier
- Robert Shaw
- Anne Bancroft
- Jack Hawkins
- Ian Holm
- Anthony Hopkins
- Edward Woodward
- John Mills
- Patrick Magee
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Young Winston about?
- A sweeping historical portrait follows Winston Churchill from troubled youth and Boer War correspondent to his first step into Parliament.
- What is Young Winston like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Young Winston as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Young Winston violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Young Winston as moderate.
- What did critics think of Young Winston?
- Critics found the ambitious British biographical drama uneven, with mixed reviews despite its strong period production and popular box-office reception.
- Which films are like Young Winston?
- Films with a similar feel include The King's Speech, Darkest Hour, and Gandhi.
- How long is Young Winston?
- Young Winston runs 149 minutes.
- Where can I watch Young Winston?
- In United States, Young Winston is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
