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Rebel Without a Cause

Play trailer 0:30 Poster for Rebel Without a Cause PG-13 Released Oct 27, 1955 1h 51m Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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After moving to a new town, troublemaking teen Jim Stark (James Dean) is supposed to have a clean slate, although being the new kid in town brings its own problems. While searching for some stability, Stark forms a bond with a disturbed classmate, Plato (Sal Mineo), and falls for local girl Judy (Natalie Wood). However, Judy is the girlfriend of neighborhood tough, Buzz (Corey Allen). When Buzz violently confronts Jim and challenges him to a drag race, the new kid's real troubles begin.
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Rebel Without a Cause is a searing melodrama featuring keen insight into '50s juvenile attitude and James Dean's cool, iconic performance.

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Jack Moffitt The Hollywood Reporter It contains some extraordinarily good acting by the late James Dean, Natalie Wood and Sal Mineo. The direction by Nicholas Ray is outstanding... This is a superficial treatment of a vital problem that has been staged brilliantly. Oct 30, 2018 Full Review Kate Muir Times (UK) With his slicked-up quiff, turned-up jeans and revved-up attitude, Dean instantly achieved icon status. Dec 31, 2017 Full Review Charlotte O'Sullivan London Evening Standard Looks and sounds so good it makes your heart thump. Rated: 4/5 Apr 18, 2014 Full Review Tom Hutchinson Radio Times It's Dean who remains most memorable, and his heartfelt portrayal epitomised his tragically short career. Rated: 5/5 Aug 30, 2024 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand ... the ultimate expression of teen alienation in an adult world of its era.... [James] Dean’s wound-up performances and stumbling delivery perfectly captures the flailing desperation of an adolescent searching for a role model. Aug 19, 2023 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy A superb study of teen angst that still retains its power despite the number of inferior rip-offs that followed in its wake. Rated: 4/4 Apr 27, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Joseph V Never seen this classic till now. Loved it. Thanks Harkins for showing it Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/05/22 Full Review Anthony L an absolute classic that I adore Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/06/21 Full Review Troy S This is just one of those classics that didn't do it for me. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 11/15/24 Full Review Sérgio N Clássico da metade do século passado que envelheceu muito bem e praticamente o último filme de Dean, que faleceria no fatídico acidente de carro no mesmo ano, com meros 24 anos. Ainda conta com Natalie Wood em sua plenitude, além do Sal Mineo (ambos indicados ao Oscar de atriz/ator coadjuvante em 1956). Roteiro impactante pra época, mas que certamente serve aos dias atuais, abordando conflitos emocionais e angustiantes das fases problemáticas dos adolescentes. A juventude em busca de identidade em meio a uma sociedade que não a compreende. Inclusive é citado nos periódicos da eternidade, que James Dean se tornou um ícone da juventude rebelde e incompreendida. Obrigatório a todas as idades. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/08/24 Full Review Gerald H Well, it is s timeless classic. But it suffers immensily under the permanent „soup“ of overly dramatic and too loud music. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 08/20/24 Full Review Harry N The obvious must be stated. The actors do not look like High School students, way too old. The acting is earnest. The parents are cartoonish figures which at times have an element of truth in their performances. The film lacks authenticity. Cops shooting warning shots or refusing to shoot back at Sal Mineo when he shoots at them, absurd. The teens make decisions which are so idiotic no one can believe such. Good performances but little credibility. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 08/11/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis After moving to a new town, troublemaking teen Jim Stark (James Dean) is supposed to have a clean slate, although being the new kid in town brings its own problems. While searching for some stability, Stark forms a bond with a disturbed classmate, Plato (Sal Mineo), and falls for local girl Judy (Natalie Wood). However, Judy is the girlfriend of neighborhood tough, Buzz (Corey Allen). When Buzz violently confronts Jim and challenges him to a drag race, the new kid's real troubles begin.
Director
Nicholas Ray
Producer
David Weisbart
Screenwriter
Nicholas Ray, Irving Shulman, Stewart Stern
Distributor
Warner Bros., Warner Home Vídeo, Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Warner Brothers
Rating
PG-13 (Thematic Elements|Some Violence)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 27, 1955, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 15, 2008
Runtime
1h 51m
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