Rebel Without a Cause
Your score

You haven’t scored this yet. Drag the bar or type a number to rate it 0–100.

Rebel Without a Cause

(1955)Directed by Nicholas Ray111 min · PG-13Drama
“The bad boy from a good family.”

A suburban family moves to a new town in 1955, hoping a fresh start will keep their teenage son out of trouble. Jim Stark (James Dean) befriends the troubled Plato (Sal Mineo), falls for Judy (Natalie Wood), and makes an enemy of her boyfriend, Buzz. Nicholas Ray films it in CinemaScope, and Jim spends it looking for one adult who will give him a straight answer.

James Deanas Jim Stark
Sal Mineoas John 'Plato' Crawford
Jim Backusas Frank Stark
Ann Doranas Carol Stark
Corey Allenas Buzz Gunderson
William Hopperas Judy's Father
Rochelle Hudsonas Judy's Mother
Edward Plattas Ray Fremick
Steffi Sidneyas Mil
Marietta Cantyas Crawford Maid
Virginia Brissacas Jim's Grandmother
Beverly Longas Helen
Ian Wolfeas Dr. Minton
Jack Simmonsas Cookie
Tom Bernardas Harry
Nick Adamsas Chick
Clifford Morrisas Cliff
Almira Sessionsas Planetarium Teacher (uncredited)
Paul Birchas Police Lieutenant (uncredited)