7.6IMDb104k votes
Directed by Nicholas Ray
With James Dean · Natalie Wood · Sal Mineo
the vibe
- 🌀 slow burn
- 🧠 intelligent
- 🎭 sad, cathartic
the story
A troubled teen navigates the challenges of fitting in, romance, and rivalry in a new town.
the plot
contains spoilers
- jim stark moves to a new town
- jim stark forms a bond with a disturbed classmate, plato
- jim stark falls for local girl judy
- judy is the girlfriend of neighborhood tough, buzz
- buzz violently confronts jim and challenges him to a drag race
awards & recognition
- Oscar Nominee
- Nominated for 3 Oscars.
- 5 wins & 8 nominations total.
where to watch
not on any of our streamers yet.
