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Rebel Without a Cause (1955)

โ€œThe bad boy from a good family.โ€

7.5/10 ยท 1,825 votes 1h 51m pg-13 Drama

#6 of 13 films from 1955 #854 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Nicholas Ray ยท Written by Nicholas Ray, Stewart Stern

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Overview

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.

Cast

James Deanas Jim Stark
Natalie Woodas Judy
Sal Mineoas John 'Plato' Crawford
Jim Backusas Frank Stark
Ann Doranas Carol Stark
Corey Allenas Buzz Gunderson
William Hopperas Judy's Father
Rochelle Hudsonas Judy's Mother
Dennis Hopperas Goon
Edward Plattas Ray Fremick
Steffi Sidneyas Mil
Marietta Cantyas Crawford Maid
Virginia Brissacas Jim's Grandmother
Beverly Longas Helen

Facts

Release dateOctober 27, 1955
Runtime111 min (1h 51m) โ€” about the same as the 1955 average of 102 min
GenresDrama
LanguageEN
Budget$1,500,000
Box office$4,500,000 (3.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0048545

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Questions

How long is Rebel Without a Cause?
Rebel Without a Cause runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Is Rebel Without a Cause worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 1,825 votes, which places it #6 of 13 films released in 1955 in this index (top 62%) and #854 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Rebel Without a Cause?
Rebel Without a Cause was directed by Nicholas Ray. Other well-rated titles by the same director: In a Lonely Place (1950).
Who stars in Rebel Without a Cause?
James Dean as Jim Stark; Natalie Wood as Judy; Sal Mineo as John 'Plato' Crawford; Jim Backus as Frank Stark; Ann Doran as Carol Stark; Corey Allen as Buzz Gunderson.
What is Rebel Without a Cause rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Rebel Without a Cause?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/113265.

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