Rebel Without a Cause
“The bad boy from a good family.”
Synopsis
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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Top Cast
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James Dean
Jim Stark
Natalie Wood
Judy
Sal Mineo
John 'Plato' Crawford
Jim Backus
Frank Stark
Ann Doran
Carol Stark
Corey Allen
Buzz Gunderson
William Hopper
Judy's Father
Rochelle Hudson
Judy's Mother
Dennis Hopper
Goon
Edward Platt
Ray Fremick
Steffi Sidney
Mil
Marietta Canty
Crawford Maid
Virginia Brissac
Jim's Grandmother
Beverly Long
Helen
Ian Wolfe
Dr. Minton
Frank Mazzola
Crunch
Robert Foulk
Gene
Jack Simmons
Cookie
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 23, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 3, 2000
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.5M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3x
+$3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicholas Ray
- Screenplay & Story
- Stewart Stern
- Original Score
- Leonard Rosenman
- Original Title
- Rebel Without a Cause
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Budget
- $1.5M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.5M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicholas Ray
Stewart Stern, Nicholas Ray, Irving Shulman, Dennis Stock
Leonard Rosenman
Ernest Haller
William H. Ziegler
David Weisbart
Department Leadership Roster
Nicholas Ray
Director
David Weisbart
Producer
William H. Ziegler
Editor
Ernest Haller
Director of Photography
Leonard Rosenman
Original Music Composer
Moss Mabry
Costume Design
Stewart Stern
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rebel Without a Cause
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rebel Without a Cause about?
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.
Who directed Rebel Without a Cause?
Rebel Without a Cause was directed by Nicholas Ray.
Who stars in Rebel Without a Cause?
The principal cast of Rebel Without a Cause includes James Dean, Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo, Jim Backus, Ann Doran.
When was Rebel Without a Cause released and how long is it?
Rebel Without a Cause was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
What was the box office and production budget of Rebel Without a Cause?
Rebel Without a Cause had a reported production budget of $1.5M and grossed $4.5M at the worldwide box office (3 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Rebel Without a Cause?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rebel Without a Cause was composed by Leonard Rosenman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rebel Without a Cause?
Rebel Without a Cause holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).