You're a Big Boy Now_
"The odyssey of a young youth who wants no part of sex...he wants it all!"
Naive library clerk Bernard Chanticleer moves out of his parents’ home and into a chaotic city full of eccentric landlords, meddling parents, and romantic missteps. Infatuated with a glamorous but manipulative go-go dancer, he learns through heartbreak—and the kindness of a steadfast admirer—what growing up really means.
Starring
Elizabeth Hartman, Geraldine Page, Peter Kastner
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
You're a Big Boy Now was released 60 years ago in 1966.
Overview
Naive library clerk Bernard Chanticleer moves out of his parents’ home and into a chaotic city full of eccentric landlords, meddling parents, and romantic mi...
You're a Big Boy Now is a Comedy, Romance film with a runtime of 1h 37m.
CAST (17)
Elizabeth Hartman
Barbara Darling
Geraldine Page
Margery Chanticleer
Peter Kastner
Bernard Chanticleer
Rip Torn
I.H. Chanticleer
Michael Dunn
Richard Mudd
Karen Black
Amy Partlett
Tony Bill
Raef del Grado
Julie Harris
Miss Nora Thing
Dolph Sweet
Patrolman Francis Graf
Michael O'Sullivan
Kurt Dougherty
RC
Ronald Colby
Barbara's Stage Play Crew
RH
Rufus Harley
Barbara's Stage Play Crew
FS
Frank Simpson
Barbara's Stage Play Crew
Nina Varela
Barbara's Stage Play Crew
LD
Len De Carl
Barbara's Stage Play Crew
Roman Coppola
Baby Boy in Carriage (uncredited)
BW
Bill Walters
Commerce Street BG (uncredited)
DETAILS
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What is You're a Big Boy Now about?
Naive library clerk Bernard Chanticleer moves out of his parents’ home and into a chaotic city full of eccentric landlords, meddling parents, and romantic missteps. Infatuated with a glamorous but manipulative go-go dancer, he learns through heartbreak—and the kindness of a steadfast admirer—what growing up really means.
How long is You're a Big Boy Now?
You're a Big Boy Now has a runtime of 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Who stars in You're a Big Boy Now?
The cast of You're a Big Boy Now includes Elizabeth Hartman, Geraldine Page, Peter Kastner, Rip Torn, Michael Dunn.
What is the rating of You're a Big Boy Now?
You're a Big Boy Now has a rating of 6.1 out of 10 based on 46 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Comedy
Romance