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James Dean

2001Movie1 h 36 minPG

DramaTV Movie
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Letterboxd3.4/5Rotten Tomatoes93%76%
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Letterboxd3.4/5Rotten Tomatoes93%76%

Summary

The man behind the legend and a knowing look at 1950s Hollywood are revealed in this dynamic biopic of the meteoric star whose troubled life echoed his gut-grabbing performances in East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause and Giant.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Comfort watch

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Cast

24 of 46

Crew

Directed by
Mark Rydell
Written by
Israel Horovitz
Produced by
George W. Perkins
Music by
John Frizzell

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Facts

August 4, 2001 · 1 h 36 min · PG

Released
August 4, 2001
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
22 countries

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3 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, you can rent or buy James Dean from Apple TV Store. It streams in 3 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is James Dean worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.1, Letterboxd 3.4 out of 5, and Rotten Tomatoes 93%). Critics rate it higher (93 out of 100) than audiences (71).

Is James Dean okay for kids?

PGStrong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.