Young. Wild. Free.
Synopsis
High school senior Brandon is drowning in responsibilities when his world is turned upside down after being robbed at gunpoint by the girl of his dreams.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-06-11
Top Cast
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Algee Smith
Brandon Huffman
Sierra Capri
Cassidy
Sanaa Lathan
Janice Huffman
Mike Epps
Lamont
Jeremiah King
Trey Huffman
Isa Eden
Ciara Huffman
Ta'Rhonda Jones
Lacy
Jahking Guillory
Apollo
GaTa
Ali
Tamala Jones
Mrs. McCleary
Lynne Conner
Dr. Milner
Teagan Wilson
Cindy
Gary Anthony Williams
Stokely
Caidyn Bennett
Jordan
Khloe Monroe Thomas
Foster Sister
Rodney J. Hobbs
Felix
Jamy Pierrevil
Security Guard
Natalia Lazarus
Dianne (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 27, 2024
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Thembi Banks
- Screenplay & Story
- Juel Taylor
- Original Score
- John Jennings Boyd
- Original Title
- Young. Wild. Free.
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- MACRO, No Label, Confluential Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Thembi Banks
Juel Taylor
John Jennings Boyd
Dennis Zanatta
Lindsay Armstrong
Baron Davis, Jenna Cavelle, Mark R. Wright, Tony Rettenmaier, Thembi Banks
Department Leadership Roster
Baron Davis
Producer
Thembi Banks
Director
Juel Taylor
Writer
Carmen Navis
Production Design
Charles D. King
Producer
Kim Roth
Producer
John Branagan
Stunt Coordinator
Neishea Lemle
Costume Design
John Jennings Boyd
Original Music Composer
Lindsay Armstrong
Editor
Dennis Zanatta
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Young. Wild. Free.
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Young. Wild. Free. about?
High school senior Brandon is drowning in responsibilities when his world is turned upside down after being robbed at gunpoint by the girl of his dreams.
Who directed Young. Wild. Free.?
Young. Wild. Free. was directed by Thembi Banks.
Who stars in Young. Wild. Free.?
The principal cast of Young. Wild. Free. includes Algee Smith, Sierra Capri, Sanaa Lathan, Mike Epps, Jeremiah King.
When was Young. Wild. Free. released and how long is it?
Young. Wild. Free. was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Young. Wild. Free.?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Young. Wild. Free. was composed by John Jennings Boyd.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Young. Wild. Free.?
Young. Wild. Free. holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).