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6.2 / 10(256 votes)IMDbR19861h 50m$15.4M Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Youngblood

“The ice... The fire... The fight... To be the best.”

Synopsis

A skilled young hockey prospect hoping to attract the attention of professional scouts is pressured to show that he can fight if challenged during his stay in a Canadian minor hockey town. His on-ice activities are complicated by his relationship with the coach's daughter.

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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-01-20

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 31, 1986

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.93x ROI)

Production Budget

$8M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$15.4M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.93x

+$7.4M net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $8MWorldwide: $15.4M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Peter Markle
Screenplay & Story
Peter Markle
Original Score
William Orbit
Original Title
Youngblood
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 50m
Production Budget
$8M
Worldwide Gross
$15.4M
Production Studios
United Artists, The Guber-Peters Company, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Peter Markle

Screenplay & Story

Peter Markle, John Whitman

Original Score & Music

William Orbit

Director of Photography

Mark Irwin

Film Editing

Jack Hofstra, Stephen E. Rivkin

Producers

Peter Bart, Peter Guber, Peter Markle, Jon Peters, Patrick Wells

Department Leadership Roster

Peter Markle

Peter Markle

Director

Peter Bart

Peter Bart

Producer

Peter Markle

Peter Markle

Screenplay

Peter Markle

Peter Markle

Producer

Patrick Wells

Patrick Wells

Producer

William Orbit

William Orbit

Original Music Composer

Mark Irwin

Mark Irwin

Director of Photography

Jack Hofstra

Editor

Stephen E. Rivkin

Stephen E. Rivkin

Editor

Eileen Kennedy

Costume Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

France (CNC)TP
United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Youngblood

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Youngblood about?

A skilled young hockey prospect hoping to attract the attention of professional scouts is pressured to show that he can fight if challenged during his stay in a Canadian minor hockey town. His on-ice activities are complicated by his relationship with the coach's daughter.

Who directed Youngblood?

Youngblood was directed by Peter Markle.

Who stars in Youngblood?

The principal cast of Youngblood includes Rob Lowe, Cynthia Gibb, Patrick Swayze, Ed Lauter, Jim Youngs.

When was Youngblood released and how long is it?

Youngblood was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.

What was the box office and production budget of Youngblood?

Youngblood had a reported production budget of $8M and grossed $15.4M at the worldwide box office (1.93 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for Youngblood?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Youngblood was composed by William Orbit.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Youngblood?

Youngblood holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: TP; US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).