Rebel in the Rye
“Behind every masterpiece is a story.”
Synopsis
The life of celebrated but reclusive author J.D. Salinger, who gained worldwide fame with the publication of his novel The Catcher in the Rye.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-07-21
Top Cast
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Nicholas Hoult
J.D. Salinger
Kevin Spacey
Whit Burnett
Victor Garber
Sol Salinger
Hope Davis
Miriam
Zoey Deutch
Oona O'Neill
Lucy Boynton
Claire Douglas
Brian d'Arcy James
Giroux
Eric Bogosian
Harold Ross
Bernard White
Swami Nikhilananda
Jefferson Mays
William Maxwell
Will Rogers
Herb Kaufman
Sarah Paulson
Dorothy Olding
James Urbaniak
Gus Lobrano
Caitlin Mehner
Blythe Chaucer
Anna Bullard
Sylvia Welter
Keenan Jolliff
Clay Miller
Kristine Froseth
Shirley Blaney
Adam Busch
Nigel Bench
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 15, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 15, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$944K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Danny Strong
- Screenplay & Story
- Danny Strong
- Original Score
- Bear McCreary
- Original Title
- Rebel in the Rye
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Worldwide Gross
- $944K
- Production Studios
- Black Label Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Danny Strong
Danny Strong, Kenneth Slawenski
Bear McCreary
Kramer Morgenthau
Joseph Krings
Matthew Salloway, Christina Papagjika, Molly Smith, Thad Luckinbill, Trent Luckinbill
Department Leadership Roster
Molly Smith
Producer
Thad Luckinbill
Producer
Trent Luckinbill
Producer
Stephen A. Pope
Stunt Coordinator
Andrew Lim
Visual Effects Supervisor
Danny Strong
Director
Danny Strong
Screenplay
Kramer Morgenthau
Director of Photography
Joseph Krings
Editor
Bruce Cohen
Producer
Jason Shuman
Producer
Danny Strong
Producer
Deborah L. Scott
Costume Design
Dina Goldman-Kunin
Production Design
Bear McCreary
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rebel in the Rye
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Rebel in the Rye about?
The life of celebrated but reclusive author J.D. Salinger, who gained worldwide fame with the publication of his novel The Catcher in the Rye.
Who directed Rebel in the Rye?
Rebel in the Rye was directed by Danny Strong.
Who stars in Rebel in the Rye?
The principal cast of Rebel in the Rye includes Nicholas Hoult, Kevin Spacey, Victor Garber, Hope Davis, Zoey Deutch.
When was Rebel in the Rye released and how long is it?
Rebel in the Rye was released in 2017 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
How much did Rebel in the Rye make at the box office?
Rebel in the Rye grossed $944K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Rebel in the Rye?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rebel in the Rye was composed by Bear McCreary.
Is Rebel in the Rye based on a book or true story?
Rebel in the Rye is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Kenneth Slawenski".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rebel in the Rye?
Rebel in the Rye holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).