Rebel Without a Cause
The bad boy from a good family.
Directed by Nicholas Ray
Produced by Warner Bros. Pictures
A landmark coming-of-age drama about adolescent alienation and the search for belonging, anchored by intimate character bonds amid social conflict and generational tension.
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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Is Rebel Without a Cause sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Is Rebel Without a Cause scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is Rebel Without a Cause violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.
Does Rebel Without a Cause end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Rebel Without a Cause easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Rebel Without a Cause
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Rebel Without a Cause
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Rebel Without a Cause, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Rebel Without a Cause, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Rebel Without a Cause, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
