Rebel in the Rye (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2017, Rebel in the Rye is a drama and romance film directed by Danny Strong, running about 106 minutes. “Behind every masterpiece is a story.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The life of celebrated but reclusive author, J.D. Salinger, who gained worldwide fame with the publication of his novel, The Catcher in the Rye.
Who’s in it. Rebel in the Rye stars Nicholas Hoult as J.D. Salinger, Kevin Spacey as Whit Burnett, Sarah Paulson as Dorothy Olding and Zoey Deutch as Oona O'Neill, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Rebel in the Rye has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $944.4K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Philo and AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rebel in the Rye page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rebel in the Rye tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rebel in the Rye (2017)?
- In US, Rebel in the Rye is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rebel in the Rye worth watching?
- Rebel in the Rye holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rebel in the Rye?
- Rebel in the Rye stars Nicholas Hoult, Kevin Spacey, Sarah Paulson, Zoey Deutch and Hope Davis.
- When was Rebel in the Rye released?
- Rebel in the Rye was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.