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James Dean

1976Movie1 h 34 min

53

MediocreGoodWatch score

53

MediocreGoodWatch score

Summary

Writer William Bast rooms with James Dean in acting school and follows his career to its tragic end in 1955.

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Date night
Friends night
Teens

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by: Robert Butler
Written by: William Bast
Produced by: William Bast, John Forbes
Music by: Billy Goldenberg

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Facts

February 19, 1976 · 1 h 34 min · Drama, TV Movie

Released: February 19, 1976
Runtime: 1 h 34 min
Genres: Drama, TV Movie
Original language: English
Made in: United States
Available in: 131 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream James Dean?"

Questions about James Dean

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Where can I stream James Dean?

In the United States, James Dean streams on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on Plex, Hoopla, Fawesome, Cineverse, and Tubi TV. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is James Dean worth watching?

53

MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6).

Is James Dean plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is James Dean good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.