Rebel Without a Cause

Rebel Without a Cause

The bad boy from a good family.

7.5 /10 1,743 votes
October 27, 1955 1h 51m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Nicholas Ray
Writers Nicholas Ray, Irving Shulman
Studio Warner Bros. Pictures
Rating 7.5/10
Language EN
Budget $1,500,000

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Cast & Crew

James Dean

James Dean

Jim Stark

Natalie Wood

Natalie Wood

Judy

Sal Mineo

Sal Mineo

John 'Plato' Crawford

Jim Backus

Jim Backus

Frank Stark

Ann Doran

Ann Doran

Carol Stark

Corey Allen

Corey Allen

Buzz Gunderson

William Hopper

William Hopper

Judy's Father

Rochelle Hudson

Rochelle Hudson

Judy's Mother

Dennis Hopper

Dennis Hopper

Goon

Edward Platt

Edward Platt

Ray Fremick

Steffi Sidney

Steffi Sidney

Mil

Marietta Canty

Marietta Canty

Crawford Maid

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The runtime of Rebel Without a Cause is 1h 51m.

Rebel Without a Cause is a Drama movie.

Rebel Without a Cause has a rating of 7.5 out of 10 on TMDB.

Rebel Without a Cause is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Rebel Without a Cause was directed by Nicholas Ray.

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

Rebel Without a Cause is originally in English.