Rebel Without a Cause

PG-13

Released Oct 27, 1955

1h 51m

Drama

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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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Critics Consensus

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

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

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Kate Muir

Times (UK)

With his slicked-up quiff, turned-up jeans and revved-up attitude, Dean instantly achieved icon status.

Dec 31, 2017

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Charlotte O'Sullivan

London Evening Standard

Looks and sounds so good it makes your heart thump.

Rated: 4/5

Apr 18, 2014

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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

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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

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Rebel Without a Cause has withstood the test of time and remains one of the best films about teenagers in cinematic history.

Rated: 4.5/5

Apr 18, 2023

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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

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Anthony L

an absolute classic that I adore

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/06/21

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Teddy B

Unusual, mysterious, highly abrasive, and emotionally/morally confused, 'Rebel Without a Cause' captures the teenage mindset so perfectly and never lets go of its transcendent themes.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

05/26/24

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KB B

This was such a great film with exceptional acting and script. It's definitely worth the watch.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/23/24

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Thomas S

What's a jerkpot you may ask?

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/13/24

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James H

One of my all time favourite movies this is the movie that made the late James Dean a mega Hollywood it's really sad he wasn't here to witness

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/04/24

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Jim Stark

Natalie Wood

Judy

Sal Mineo

John "Plato" Crawford

Jim Backus

Frank Stark

Ann Doran

Mrs. Stark

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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 Home Vídeo, Warner Bros. Pictures, Warner Bros.
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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