# Rebel Without a Cause (1955)

> A troubled teenager seeks belonging and emotional refuge while dangerous peer rituals expose the fractures within his family and community.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/182

## Facts

- Runtime: 111 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Nicholas Ray
- Cast: James Dean, Natalie Wood, Sal Mineo, Jim Backus, Ann Doran, Corey Allen, William Hopper, Rochelle Hudson
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0048545/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: restless, anguished, melodramatic, classic film night, james dean retrospective

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of teenage angst and rebellion in a post-war America.

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