James Dean
“The stars that burn brightest burn quickest”
The man behind the legend and a knowing look at 1950s Hollywood are revealed in this dynamic biopic of the meteoric star whose troubled life echoed his gut-grabbing performances in East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause and Giant.
Where to watch James Dean in United States
Amazon Video
Apple TV StoreClick a service to open James Dean there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is James Dean streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, maxdome Store |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store |
About James Dean
James Dean is a 2001 English-language drama and tv movie film directed by Mark Rydell. The cast is led by James Franco, Michael Moriarty, Valentina Cervi. It has a runtime of 1h 36m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
James Dean was produced by Five Mile River Films, Gerber Pictures, and Marvin Worth Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on August 4, 2001, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Mark Rydell
- Writers
- Israel Horovitz
- Release date
- August 4, 2001
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Five Mile River Films, Gerber Pictures, Marvin Worth Productions
James Dean cast & crew
James Dean was directed by Mark Rydell and written by Israel Horovitz.
The cast features James Franco as James Dean, Michael Moriarty as Winton Dean, Valentina Cervi as Pier Angeli, Enrico Colantoni as Elia Kazan, Edward Herrmann as Raymond Massey, and Joanne Linville as Hedda Hopper.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Frizzell, cinematography is by Robbie Greenberg, and it was produced by George W. Perkins and Bill Gerber.
Is James Dean worth watching?
James Dean holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 115 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 36m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and tv movie, James Dean is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch James Dean
James Dean isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Cast of James Dean
James Franco
James Dean
Michael Moriarty
Winton Dean
Valentina Cervi
Pier Angeli
Enrico Colantoni
Elia Kazan
Edward Herrmann
Raymond Massey
Joanne Linville
Hedda Hopper
John Pleshette
Billy Rose
Barry Primus
Nicholas Ray
David Proval
Daniel Mann
Samuel Gould
Martin Landau
Amy Rydell
Christine White
Wendy Benson-Landes
Julie Harris
James Dean — FAQs
▸Where can I watch James Dean in United States?
James Dean is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸What language is James Dean in?
James Dean is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is James Dean?
James Dean runs 1 hours 36 minutes (96 minutes).
▸What is James Dean rated?
James Dean is rated PG. It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 115 ratings.
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