East of Eden (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1955, East of Eden is a drama and romance film directed by Elia Kazan, running about 115 minutes. “The searing classic of paradise lost!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the Salinas Valley in and around World War I, Cal Trask feels he must compete against overwhelming odds with his brother for the love of their father. Cal is frustrated at every turn, from his reaction to the war, how to get ahead in business and in life, and how to relate to his estranged mother.
Who’s in it. East of Eden stars James Dean as Cal Trask, Julie Harris as Abra Bacon, Raymond Massey as Adam Trask and Richard Davalos as Aron Trask, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, East of Eden has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $5 at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch East of Eden page.
If you liked it. Fans of East of Eden tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch East of Eden (1955)?
- In US, East of Eden is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is East of Eden worth watching?
- East of Eden holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in East of Eden?
- East of Eden stars James Dean, Julie Harris, Raymond Massey, Richard Davalos and Jo Van Fleet.
- When was East of Eden released?
- East of Eden was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.