Movie

The Green Years

“It's the Book with a Heartful of Love that Thrilled Millions!”

★ 6.4(16)19462h 7m

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Good to know

Director: Victor Saville
Release date: 1946-07-04
Runtime: 2h 7m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

The Green Years — trailer

About The Green Years

The Green Years is a 1946 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Victor Saville, starring Charles Coburn, Tom Drake and Hume Cronyn. It has a runtime of 2 hours 7 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 16 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Green Years in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An orphaned young boy is guided by his great-grandfather and strives to go to university to become a doctor. However, the boy's harsh grandfather stands in his way.

Cast

Charles Coburn

Alexander Gow

Tom Drake

Robert Shannon as young man

Hume Cronyn

Papa Leckie

Gladys Cooper

Grandma Leckie

Dean Stockwell

Robert Shannon as a child

Selena Royle

Mama Leckie

Jessica Tandy

Kate Leckie

Richard Haydn

Jason Reid

Andy Clyde

Saddler Boag

Norman Lloyd

Adam Leckie

Robert North

Murdoch Leckie

Beverly Tyler

Alison Keith as a young lady

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookgrandparent grandchild relationshipscotlandcoming of ageorphan1900sgreat grandfather

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Green Years in Ireland?+

The Green Years is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Ireland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Green Years on Netflix?+

The Green Years is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is The Green Years?+

The Green Years has a runtime of 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).

Who stars in The Green Years?+

The Green Years stars Charles Coburn, Tom Drake, Hume Cronyn, Gladys Cooper and Dean Stockwell.

When did The Green Years come out?+

The Green Years is a 1946 movie directed by Victor Saville.

What genre is The Green Years?+

The Green Years is Drama film.

Who directed The Green Years?+

The Green Years was directed by Victor Saville.