Rebel Without a Cause
Seen it?1955 | 111 min | Drama
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), people are still talking about it, audiences rate it highly (7.5 out of 10) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Boyz n the Hood or Thirteen, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 51 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Made in 1955: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 89 on Metacritic
- AudiencesStrong
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 Golden Globe: Golden Globe Awards: Best Film. Also nominated for 3 Oscars and 2 BAFTAs. Plus 1 other award.
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$7 million worldwide on a $2 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 359K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Nicholas Ray
- James DeanJim Stark
- Natalie WoodJudy
- Sal MineoJohn 'Plato' Crawford
- Jim BackusFrank Stark
- Ann DoranCarol Stark
- Corey AllenBuzz Gunderson
- William HopperJudy's Father
- Rochelle HudsonJudy's Mother
- Dennis HopperGoon
- Edward PlattRay Fremick