Young Again

Young Again

Some wishes do come true.

Directed by Steven Hilliard Stern

Produced by Walt Disney Television

198689 min6.4 / 10

A wish-fulfillment fantasy about a middle-aged bachelor given a second chance at youth, blending romantic comedy with nostalgic reflection on lost time and second chances.

A 40-year-old bachelor gets his wish to be 17 again, and he goes back to high school where he romances the daughter of the woman he dated in high school the first time.

Questions people ask

  • Is Young Again easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Is Young Again violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Does Young Again end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.

  • Is Young Again scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Young Again sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

63/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity76

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise76

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love40

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like Young Again

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Young Again

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Young Again, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Young Again, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Young Again, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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