Rebel Without a Cause
“The bad boy from a good family.”
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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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | WOW, Sky Go, Wow Fiction Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Sooner, Molotov TV, Cine+ OCS Amazon Channel , SFR Play | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, Telecine Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Rebel Without a Cause
Rebel Without a Cause is a 1955 English-language drama film directed by Nicholas Ray. The cast is led by James Dean, Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo. It has a runtime of 1h 51m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 1800 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Rebel Without a Cause was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 27, 1955, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $5 million worldwide.
- Director
- Nicholas Ray
- Writers
- Nicholas Ray, Stewart Stern
- Release date
- October 27, 1955
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $5 million
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Rebel Without a Cause cast & crew
Rebel Without a Cause was directed by Nicholas Ray and written by Nicholas Ray and Stewart Stern.
The cast features 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, and Corey Allen as Buzz Gunderson.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Leonard Rosenman, cinematography is by Ernest Haller, and it was produced by David Weisbart.
Is Rebel Without a Cause worth watching?
Rebel Without a Cause holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 1,768 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 51m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Rebel Without a Cause is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Rebel Without a Cause
Rebel Without a Cause 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 Rebel Without a Cause
James Dean
Jim Stark
Natalie Wood
Judy
Sal Mineo
John 'Plato' Crawford
Jim Backus
Frank Stark
Ann Doran
Carol Stark
Corey Allen
Buzz Gunderson
William Hopper
Judy's Father
Rochelle Hudson
Judy's Mother
Dennis Hopper
Goon
Edward Platt
Ray Fremick
Steffi Sidney
Mil
Marietta Canty
Crawford Maid
Rebel Without a Cause — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Rebel Without a Cause in United States?
Rebel Without a Cause 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 Rebel Without a Cause in?
Rebel Without a Cause is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Rebel Without a Cause?
Rebel Without a Cause runs 1 hours 51 minutes (111 minutes).
▸What is Rebel Without a Cause rated?
Rebel Without a Cause is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 1,768 ratings.
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