As an actor who spoke for an entire generation, James Dean brought his explosive presence to the screen in Nicholas Ray's "tense, exciting melodrama" (Variety). Oscar-nominees and Golden Globe-winners Natalie Wood ("Splendor in the Grass") and Sal Mineo ("Exodus") both earned Oscar nominations for their powerful performances in this realistic journey through a turbulent teenage universe of violence and delinquency. Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Writing. The Library of Congress honored this classic by including it in the National Film Registry. Recently selected by the prestigious American Film Institute as one of the 75 greatest American films of all time.
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.
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James Dean, Sal Mineo, Natalie Wood lead a timeless classic"Rebel without a cause" is still a timeless masterpiece. Kids of today can still relate to it's basic premise, of youth misunderstood.. .of wanting to belong.. The clothes, hair, and times may have changed, but the story of 3 teens, bonding as the world around them seems to cave-in, is just as potent today as it was in 1955. James Dean delivers a knock-out performance, as Jim Stark. It's his first day at a new high school. Only, this time, he wants to do things the right way: A troubled past, his parents avoid problems by simply moving. On this day, Jim truly wants things to be different for good. The night before wasn't great!. Arrested for public intoxication, his parents, perhaps the first glimpse of a "dysfunctional" family on screen, hardly know how to handle the situation: Mom is overbearing, self-centered and constantly ruling over anything his father has to say. His dad is a lilly-livered man with good intentions, but Jim needs guidance. He begs for it, in his rebellion. At the police station, among the other teens in trouble, is Judy (played by the gorgeous, Natalie Wood). Judy has similar problems with her parents. Her father actually slapped her for kissing him on the cheek! All Judy wants is to feel loved. Also appearing in Rebel is Dennis Hopper in one of his first on screen performances as a gang member. Also at the jail, is John "Plato", played to perfection by Sal Mineo (Nominated for an Academy Award for best supporting actor). When we first meet Plato, he is being questioned why he shot a bunch of puppies, a horrifying way to introduce a character, but somehow, Mineo makes us care about Plato, a rich kid with tons of problems: His dad disappeared, and his mom is always away on trips, leaving him to be cared for by the family maid. Plato is looking for somebody to be his friend, or family. And by the end of 24 hours, these 3 will make their own tightly knit little circle. After a rough start in school, Jim finds trouble during a field trip at "Griffith Park Observatory" with a bunch of rough kids, including Judy, who runs with the wrong crowd. Jim meets Plato at the Observatory, who warns him not to "monkey with" them. But, the kids are dead-set on causing Jim trouble, and before we know it, Buzz, the leader of the gang, forces Jim into a knife-fight, which Jim wins, but ultimately leads to a duel on a cliff, to see who can drive towards the cliff without jumping first! Buzz dies, and the gang wants revenge on Poor Jim. Jim, Judy, and Plato form a kind of "family", and end up hiding out at a deserted mansion near the Observatory, as the gang searches for them, as well as the police. In Jim, Judy finds a young man who she can truly love...And Plato finds a buddy he always has wished for.. .. The performances are so gut wrenching, and real, you cannot help but feel their pain.. .When Plato screams out, "save me" holding a gun, as the gang closes in, you cannot help but feel his pain. These 3 not only make you care for them, but you can almost "feel" their agony. "Rebel" is not just the tale of teens trying to fit-in. It is also about friendship.. it's about loyalty.. integrity, and the basic need to feel loved. That is what makes this movie so potent. That is why generation after generation have discovered, and embraced "Rebel". Times have changed, but human emotions haven't: We all long for human interaction, and companionship. And for 24 hours, at least, this family of 3 found it. We should all be so lucky..Score: 5/5
James dean dreamyJames dean is one of my fav actors ever im sooo in classic movie and this is in my top 5 if you never seen it you sooo got to cause if you dont i'll feel sorry for you and youll never know the wonderfullness of james dean!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and you got to see east of eden and giant his other 2 movies he made he only made 3 but there sooooooooooo amazing!!!!!!.Score: 5/5
JDI think James did a fantastic job, he's great. 14 year old here :D.Score: 5/5
My Idol...As an aspiring actor myself, I look at James Dean as a model for what I want my career to look like. He was very smart when it came to picking roles and he played roles that challenged him. He is the ultimate cool guy and someone I aspire to be like. This is my favorite film of his and I can watch it again and again. He made being a rebel cool and you get the girl when your bad. He wasn't bad though. People should watch this film for not only the great acting, but watch how special each moment James Dean acts. He's absolutely brilliant and wish he was with us today. I guess the legend is true, he is forever young. As we all get older, he stays the same age. The rebel..Score: 5/5
James dean is bossI find myself a very big critique of actors performances but this has got to be in the top 10. RIP James Dean.Score: 5/5
I love this movie!James Dean is as beautiful as his movies!.Score: 5/5
Jimmy forever my mindGreat & Genius actor.Score: 5/5
IncredibleI watched this movie in film class in 8th grade. I originally wasn't looking forward to the class because we'd have to write endless stuff about the movie. To this day this remains my favorite movie. I applaud James Dean for his moving performance..Score: 5/5
"Look At Me; Dad!".."The New Kid In Town!"..It's difficult to describe this Darkly-Quirky; Character-Driven Film Today; Except to say; That from the Moment James Dean's tormented teen appears on the Screen; You simply can't take your eyes off of him!-The Story takes places over the course of 24 hours; Playing out like a Modern Take on "Romeo & Juliet!"-Both Natalie Wood's & Sal Mineo's characters are clearly enamored of James Dean; Wanting to Love him; Mother him; Protect him & Save him!-The "Rebel Without A Cause" in "Rebel" is Timeless: All Teenagers wanting Acceptance & Recognition from their Parental & Authority Figures; Striving to grow up "Too Fast; Too Soon!"-Dean should have received an Oscar for "Rebel" (And so should have Nicholas Ray as Director!)-James Dean only made two other Movies after "Rebel"; "East Of Eden" & "Giant"; (Both Oscar-Worthy Performances & Truly Memorable Acting from all Involved!)- Catch this "Cool Classic" Film once again!...by Grimmbo..Score: 5/5
James dean crazy !Rebel without a cause has got to be one of the best movies I have ever seen ! James dean and Natalie Wood were amazing together :) James Dean was such a wonderful actor! All of his movies were outstanding( east of eden , giant , and rebel without a cause )! In my opinion this is the best of all three:) God rest his soul !!! He will always be a movie icon !.Score: 5/5
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