The James Dean Story (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1957, The James Dean Story is a documentary film directed by George W. George, running about 81 minutes. “The real story of the most talked-about star of our time!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Released two years after James Dean's death, this documentary chronicles his short life and career via black-and-white still photographs, interviews with the aunt and uncle who raised him, his paternal grandparents, a New York City cabdriver friend, the owner of his favorite Los Angeles restaurant, outtakes from East of Eden, footage of the opening night of Giant, and Dean's ironic PSA for safe driving.
Who’s in it. The James Dean Story stars James Dean as Self (archive footage), Martin Gabel as Narrator, Lew Bracker and Marvin Carter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The James Dean Story has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The James Dean Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of The James Dean Story tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The James Dean Story (1957)?
- In US, The James Dean Story is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The James Dean Story worth watching?
- The James Dean Story holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The James Dean Story?
- The James Dean Story stars James Dean, Martin Gabel, Lew Bracker, Marvin Carter and Patsy D'Amore.
- When was The James Dean Story released?
- The James Dean Story was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.