Young Man with a Horn
Seen it?1950 | 112 min | Drama, Music, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (86% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 52 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1950: an older pace and style.
Taken in by the musical world as a young orphan, Rick Martin grows up with a desire to play pure jazz instead of the commercial gigs he lands, whilst also coping with the problems caused by his tempestuous marriage to an aloof heiress.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
86% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$2 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 22K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Curtiz
- Kirk DouglasRick Martin
- Lauren BacallAmy North
- Doris DayJo Jordan
- Hoagy CarmichaelWillie 'Smoke' Willoughby
- Juano HernándezArt Hazzard
- Jerome CowanPhil Morrison
- Mary Beth HughesMarge Martin
- Nestor PaivaLouis Galba
- Orley LindgrenYoung Rick
- Walter ReedJack Chandler