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Rebel Without a Cause (1955): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Rebel Without a Cause is a 1955 drama directed by Nicholas Ray, starring Dennis Hopper, Natalie Wood and Ann Doran. It runs 1 hour 51 minutes and earned $219,111 worldwide. It was nominated for 3 Oscars. Critics gave it 89 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$219.1K
award nominations
5
Metascore
89
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Rebel Without a Cause (1955) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 51m (111 min)
Director
Nicholas Ray
Genre
Drama
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Rebel Without a Cause About?

The premise of Rebel Without a Cause without spoilers.

A rebellious teenager named Jim Stark moves to a new town hoping for a fresh start, but quickly finds himself caught up in the struggles of adolescence. He forges an unexpected friendship with Plato, and develops feelings for Judy, a young woman dealing with her own difficult family situation. Conflict arises when Judy's troubled boyfriend, Buzz, challenges Jim, leading to a tense confrontation that forces Jim to confront his own values and fight for what he believes in.

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Cast & crew

Rebel Without a Cause Cast

Dennis Hopper leads the cast, with Natalie Wood and Ann Doran. Directed by Nicholas Ray; 10 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Nicholas Ray

More films directed by Nicholas Ray, best-rated first: They Live by Night, Flying Leathernecks, Johnny Guitar (re-release) and Wet Dreams.

Full filmography
Ratings

Rebel Without a Cause Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Rebel Without a Cause 89 on Metacritic.

Box office

Rebel Without a Cause Box Office

Rebel Without a Cause grossed $219,111 worldwide. $212,780 came from the US and Canada and $1,910 (1%) from the rest of the world.

1955 box office

Worldwide gross

$219.1K

US & Canada
$212.8K
International
$1.9K
US & Canada 99% Rest of the world 1%
Awards

Rebel Without a Cause Awards & Nominations

Rebel Without a Cause was nominated for 3 Oscars. The 5 nominations come from 2 ceremonies, the most at the Oscars 1956.

5 nominations2 ceremonies

Videos

Rebel Without a Cause Trailers & Videos

9 videos: 2 trailers, 1 teaser, 5 clips and 1 featurette.

All 9 videos
Trailer
  • Trailer Trailer
  • Teaser TCM Fathom Events Spot
  • Clip House
  • Clip Jim Stark Visits The Planetarium
Cars

Cars in Rebel Without a Cause

20 cars on screen, including the 1949 Mercury Coupe and the 1941 Chevrolet Master De Luxe.

All 20 cars
  • 1949 Mercury Coupe in Rebel Without a Cause 1949 Mercury Coupe Main role
  • 1941 Chevrolet Master De Luxe in Rebel Without a Cause 1941 Chevrolet Master De Luxe Important role
  • 1949 Ford Custom in Rebel Without a Cause 1949 Ford Custom Important role
  • 1946 Ford Super De Luxe in Rebel Without a Cause 1946 Ford Super De Luxe Important role
Details

Rebel Without a Cause Also Known As

32 alternative titles, including “La Fureur de vivre” and “Rebelde sin causa”.

Also known as
  • La Fureur de vivre
  • Rebelde sin causa
  • Бунтовник без разлога
  • 이유 없는 반항
  • 이유없는 반항
  • Juventude Transviada
  • Buntownik bez Powodu
  • Rotløs ungdom
  • … denn sie wissen nicht, was sie tun
  • Gioventù bruciata
  • Fúria de Viver
  • 无因的反叛
+20 more
  • Επαναστάτης Χωρίς Αιτία
  • Haragban a világgal
  • מרד הנעורים
  • Rebel fără cauză
  • Rebel bez příčiny
  • Бунтарь без идеала
  • 理由なき反抗
  • Asi Gençlik
  • Бунтовник без кауза
  • Nuori kapinallinen
  • Ung rebell
  • Rebel bez príčiny
  • Vildt Blod
  • 養子不教誰之過
  • شورش بی‌ دلیل
  • Maištininkas be priežasties
  • Rebel sense causa
  • Nổi Loạn Vô Cớ
  • กบฏที่ไร้สาเหตุ
  • Бунтівник без причини

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FAQ

Rebel Without a Cause FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Rebel Without a Cause, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Rebel Without a Cause?

Rebel Without a Cause runs 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

When was Rebel Without a Cause released?

Rebel Without a Cause was released on October 29, 1955.

Who directed Rebel Without a Cause?

Rebel Without a Cause was directed by Nicholas Ray.

More films by Nicholas Ray

Who is in the cast of Rebel Without a Cause?

Rebel Without a Cause stars Dennis Hopper, Natalie Wood and Ann Doran, among 10 credited actors.

How much did Rebel Without a Cause make at the box office?

Rebel Without a Cause grossed $219,111 worldwide ($212,780 domestic, $1,910 international).

How is Rebel Without a Cause rated?

Rebel Without a Cause has 89 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.

Was Rebel Without a Cause nominated for any awards?

Rebel Without a Cause received 5 nominations across 2 ceremonies.

Does Rebel Without a Cause have a post-credit scene?

No. Rebel Without a Cause has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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