Rebel Without a Cause

Film - 1955 - Drama

The story

After moving to a new town, troublemaking teen Jim Stark 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, and falls for local girl Judy. However, Judy is the girlfriend of neighborhood tough, Buzz. When Buzz violently confronts Jim and challenges him to a drag race, the new kid's real troubles begin.

Directed by

Nicholas Ray

Starring

James Dean, Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo, Jim Backus, Ann Doran, Corey Allen

Where to watch

hbo

Ratings

IMDb 7.6 out of 10

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Film · 1955 · Drama

Rebel Without a Cause

79% match1h 51mMA15+
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✦ Coming of age
The story

After moving to a new town, troublemaking teen Jim Stark 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, and falls for local girl Judy. However, Judy is the girlfriend of neighborhood tough, Buzz. When Buzz violently confronts Jim and challenges him to a drag race, the new kid's real troubles begin.

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IMDb
7.6 / 10
104k votes
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Tomatometer
3.82 / 5
188k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
7.5 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreDrama
Runtime1h 51m
RatedMA15+
Release1955-10-27
Where to watch
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