James Dean (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2001, James Dean is a drama and tv movie film directed by Mark Rydell, running about 90 minutes. “The stars that burn brightest burn quickest” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The man behind the legend and a knowing look at the 1950's Hollywood are revealed in this dynamic bioepic of the meteoric star whose troubled life echoed his gut-grabbing performances in East of Eden, Rebel Without A Cause and Giant.
Who’s in it. James Dean stars James Franco as James Dean, Michael Moriarty as Winton Dean, Valentina Cervi as Pier Angeli and Enrico Colantoni as Elia Kazan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, James Dean has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch James Dean page.
If you liked it. Fans of James Dean tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch James Dean (2001)?
- In US, James Dean is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is James Dean worth watching?
- James Dean holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in James Dean?
- James Dean stars James Franco, Michael Moriarty, Valentina Cervi, Enrico Colantoni and Joanne Linville.
- When was James Dean released?
- James Dean was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.