Young Winston

1972 · 2h 29m · Released

PG Action, Adventure, Drama, War

This historical drama is an account of the early life of British politician Winston Churchill, including his childhood years, his time as a war correspondent in Africa, and culminating with his first election to Parliament.

Ratings

Based on audience scores

6.2 The Movie Database

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N/A Rotten Tomatoes

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Where to stream Young Winston

Streaming now in the United States on YouTube Free.

Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Trailer

Young Winston (1972) Original Trailer [HD]

Top cast and crew

Richard Attenborough Director

Simon Ward Winston Churchill

Peter Cellier Le capitaine du 35e Sikhs

Robert Shaw Lord Randolph Churchill

Anne Bancroft Lady Jennie Churchill

Jack Hawkins Mr. Welldon

Ian Holm George E. Buckle

Anthony Hopkins David Llyod George

Edward Woodward Captain Aylmer Haldane

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Frequently asked questions about Young Winston

Where can I watch Young Winston in the United States?

Young Winston is available to stream on YouTube Free in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch Young Winston for free?

Young Winston streams free with ads in the United States on YouTube Free. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for Young Winston?

Young Winston scores 6.2 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Young Winston?

Young Winston stars Simon Ward, Peter Cellier, Robert Shaw, Anne Bancroft, and Jack Hawkins. Richard Attenborough is the director.

How long is Young Winston?

Young Winston runs 2h 29m (149 minutes).

When did Young Winston come out?

Young Winston was released on July 20, 1972.

Which studio made Young Winston?

Young Winston was produced by Columbia Pictures in the United Kingdom.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.