East of Eden
“Sometimes you can't tell who's good and who's bad! ...”
In the Salinas Valley in and around World War I, Cal Trask feels he must compete against overwhelming odds with his brother for the love of their father. Cal is frustrated at every turn, from his reaction to the war, how to get ahead in business and in life, and how to relate to his estranged mother.
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Where is East of Eden streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | HBO Max | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | WOW, Sky Go, Wow Fiction Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Looke, Looke Amazon Channel, NetMovies | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, FOD |
About East of Eden
East of Eden is a 1955 English-language drama film directed by Elia Kazan. The cast is led by James Dean, Julie Harris, Raymond Massey. It has a runtime of 1h 55m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 800 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
East of Eden was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on April 10, 1955, and carries a PG certification. At the box office it grossed around $5 million worldwide.
- Director
- Elia Kazan
- Writers
- Paul Osborn
- Release date
- April 10, 1955
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $5 million
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures
East of Eden cast & crew
East of Eden was directed by Elia Kazan and written by Paul Osborn.
The cast features James Dean as Cal Trask, Julie Harris as Abra Bacon, Raymond Massey as Adam Trask, Richard Davalos as Aron Trask, Jo Van Fleet as Kate Trask, and Burl Ives as Sam the Sheriff.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Leonard Rosenman, cinematography is by Ted D. McCord, and it was produced by Elia Kazan.
Is East of Eden worth watching?
East of Eden holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 817 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 55m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, East of Eden is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch East of Eden
East of Eden isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of East of Eden
James Dean
Cal Trask
Julie Harris
Abra Bacon
Raymond Massey
Adam Trask
Richard Davalos
Aron Trask
Jo Van Fleet
Kate Trask
Burl Ives
Sam the Sheriff
Albert Dekker
Will Hamilton
Lois Smith
Anne
Harold Gordon
Gustav Albrecht
Nick Dennis
Rantani
Abdullah Abbas
Townsman at Carnival (uncredited)
John Alban
Townsman (uncredited)
East of Eden — FAQs
▸Where can I watch East of Eden in United States?
East of Eden is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is East of Eden in?
East of Eden is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is East of Eden?
East of Eden runs 1 hours 55 minutes (115 minutes).
▸What is East of Eden rated?
East of Eden is rated PG. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 817 ratings.
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