Rebel Without a Cause (1955)
A rebellious new kid in town finds love and trouble while navigating a gritty, melancholy world.
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.
How intense is Rebel Without a Cause?
Rebel Without a Cause has light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What Rebel Without a Cause feels like
- Tone
- melancholygrittyearnest
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
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Is Rebel Without a Cause scary?
No. Rebel Without a Cause is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Rebel Without a Cause gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Rebel Without a Cause sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Rebel Without a Cause OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Rebel Without a Cause?
Rebel Without a Cause runs 1h 51m.
Where can I stream Rebel Without a Cause?
Rebel Without a Cause is streaming on YouTube (free).
Does Rebel Without a Cause have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
No. Brace yourself.
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