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James Dean: Race with Destiny

1997·Movie
1h 35min·PG-13
IMDb4.7

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Big heart, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy8
  • Romance7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

History, a real life story, and show business

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

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About

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.
James Dean BiographyHollywood HistoryTroubled GeniusRebel IconRomantic DramaMelancholyBehind-the-Scenes1950s Cinema

Crew

Directed by:
Mardi Rustam
Written by:
Dan Sefton

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream James Dean: Race with Destiny legally?

The RokuFandango at Home FreePlexXumo PlayTubi TV

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Is James Dean: Race with Destiny worth watching?

57
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 4.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is James Dean: Race with Destiny rated?

PG-13Sexual content

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is James Dean: Race with Destiny?

1 h 35 min

James Dean: Race with Destiny runs 1 h 35 min.

Is James Dean: Race with Destiny based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is James Dean: Race with Destiny in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch James Dean: Race with Destiny?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for James Dean: Race with Destiny in 4 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.