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Rebel Without a Cause

1955·Movie
1h 51min·PG-13
84
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High energy, big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Thrilling and tense

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Deeply moving and romantic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age10
  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography and editing

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

The bad boy from a good family.

After moving to a new town, troublemaking teen Jim Stark is supposed to have a clean slate, although being the new kid in town brings its own problems. While searching for some stability, Stark forms a bond with a disturbed classmate, Plato, and falls for local girl Judy. However, Judy is the girlfriend of neighborhood tough, Buzz. When Buzz violently confronts Jim and challenges him to a drag race, the new kid's real troubles begin.
Teen Angst1950s DramaRebellious YouthTroubled ProtagonistSocial CommentaryIconic PerformancesMelodramaticPsychological DepthExistential Themes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Rebel Without a Cause

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Where can I stream Rebel Without a Cause legally?

Rebel Without a Cause is included with a subscription to YouTube TV and TCM in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Rebel Without a Cause worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 89). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Rebel Without a Cause rated?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Rebel Without a Cause?

1 h 51 min

Rebel Without a Cause runs 1 h 51 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Rebel Without a Cause?

Critics90
Audiences80

Not quite. Critics rate Rebel Without a Cause higher (90) than audiences (80). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Rebel Without a Cause a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$5 million

Yes. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $5 million worldwide, 3.0 times its budget.

What language is Rebel Without a Cause in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Rebel Without a Cause?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Rebel Without a Cause in 89 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Rebel Without a Cause use?

Lap PillowShirtless SceneInsignificant Little Blue PlanetReasonable Authority FigureColor-Coded for Your ConveniencePretty in MinkParental SubstituteTender TearsGreaser DelinquentsCentral ThemeNatural End of TimeActor Allusionand 75 more

TV Tropes lists 87 storytelling tropes for Rebel Without a Cause, including Lap Pillow, Shirtless Scene, Insignificant Little Blue Planet.