Rebel Without a Cause

Movie

1955

1h 51m

PG-13

English

Drama

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Rebel Without a Cause

PG-13

Movie

1955

1h 51m

English

Drama

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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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Cast

Jim Stark

Judy

John 'Plato' Crawford

Frank Stark

Carol Stark

Buzz Gunderson

Judy's Father

Judy's Mother

Goon

Ray Fremick

Mil

Crawford Maid

Jim's Grandmother

Helen

Dr. Minton

Crunch

Gene

Harry

Chick

Moose

Cliff

Planetarium Teacher (uncredited)

Paul Birch

Police Lieutenant (uncredited)

Dorothy Abbott

Nurse (uncredited)

Directed By: Nicholas Ray

Written By: Nicholas Ray (Story), Stewart Stern (Screenplay)

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christopher_brink says...

12 years ago

Struck me as the quintessential teen drama, but then I remembered Romeo & Juliet and Pyramus & Thisbe. Still trying to understand the popular fixation with James Dean. Sure, he's pretty, and yes, I've seen all three of his movies, but I still haven't been impressed by his talent.

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nmahoney416 says...

7 years ago

I've been meaning to see this since I saw La La Land and I finally got around to it. This is a teen drama but man were teens a lot different in the 50s. Driving cars off the cliff in a game of chicken is no joke and they sure do fall in love fast. Anyway, James Dean is pretty great. As Ryan Gosling would say "I got the bullets!"

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JakeyWest says...

4 years ago

Romance, fast cars, high school bullies and dysfunctional families. This classic film sets the tone for many future teenage dramas to come. Dean shines and acts as effortlessly as the way we breathe. Natalie Wood does a good performance as Judy with similar family problems to Dean. Sal Mineo is a brilliant supporting actor and his shyness complements Dean’s quirkyness. I have seen the film at least five times and am still noticing hidden coded messages. They often reveal the hidden sexuality of the characters. Look what’s inside Plato’s Locker and notice how many times the jacket is passed around. ‘Rebel’ is ageless and I never tire of this masterpiece.

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Murdaddy68 says...

6 years ago

This movie really impacted the way teenagers were portrayed on screen thanks to James Dean's quirky acting, this film is a miracle and is the one that is really worth checking out.

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