Sign in

James Dean: Race with Destiny

1997Movie1 h 35 minPG-13

DramaTV Movie
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb4.7

A moving, melancholic tv movie movie about history and a real life story.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

Fingerprint

Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

Movies with

Story

A deserted road. A deadly crash. A legend is born.

James Dean's remarkable talent and rebel attitude took Hollywood by storm. But as Dean's star begins to rise, his passionate affair with Italian ingenue Pier Angeli angers her disapproving mother and studio chief Jack Warner. How did a broken heart, reckless behavior and his relationships with Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo and director George Stevens lead to Dean's ultimate race with destiny? This revealing biopic goes behind the myth to tell the true story of the superstar who lived fast, died young and left a legacy that changed movies forever.

Feels like

  • James Dean Biography
  • Hollywood History
  • Troubled Genius
  • Rebel Icon
  • Romantic Drama
  • Melancholy
  • Behind-the-Scenes
  • 1950s Cinema

Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Mardi Rustam
Written by
Dan Sefton

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 2, 1997 · 1 h 35 min · PG-13

Released
October 2, 1997
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
TV Movie, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream James Dean: Race with Destiny?"

Questions about James Dean: Race with Destiny

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream James Dean: Race with Destiny?

The RokuFandango at Home FreePlexXumo PlayTubi TV

In the United States, James Dean: Race with Destiny is free with ads on The Roku, Fandango at Home Free, Plex, Xumo Play, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is James Dean: Race with Destiny worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 4.7).

Is James Dean: Race with Destiny okay for kids?

PG-13Sexual content

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is James Dean: Race with Destiny good for date night?

and 1 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will I feel good after watching James Dean: Race with Destiny?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.