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Rebel Without a Cause

"The bad boy from a good family."

October 27, 1955 1h 51m 7.5/10 (1,721 votes)

Originally released in 1955. Rebel Without a Cause is a drama film. directed by Nicholas Ray.

Starring James Dean, Natalie Wood, and Sal Mineo

Synopsis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date October 27, 1955 70 years ago
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Runtime 1h 51m 111 minutes total
User Rating 7.5/10 Great (1,721 votes)
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Budget $1.5M Production budget
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Box Office $4.5M 3.0x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$1,500,000
Revenue
$4,500,000

Production Companies

  • Warner Bros. Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rebel Without a Cause about?

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 for...

Who directed Rebel Without a Cause?

Rebel Without a Cause was directed by Nicholas Ray.

How long is Rebel Without a Cause?

Rebel Without a Cause has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).

When was Rebel Without a Cause released?

Rebel Without a Cause was released on October 27, 1955 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Rebel Without a Cause?

The main cast of Rebel Without a Cause includes James Dean, Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo, Jim Backus, Ann Doran.

Is Rebel Without a Cause worth watching?

Rebel Without a Cause has a user rating of 7.5/10 based on 1,721 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.