James Dean (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1976, James Dean is a drama and tv movie film directed by Robert Butler, running about 94 minutes. “A legend of his own time!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A dramatization of the story of legendary movie actor James Dean. The film's writer, William Bast, had roomed with Dean in the early '50s, when both were trying to break into films as actors, and was his lover for a time.
Who’s in it. James Dean stars Stephen McHattie as James Dean, Brooke Adams as Beverly, Michael Brandon as William Bast and Meg Foster as Dizzy Sheridan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, James Dean has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. 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 (1976)?
- In US, James Dean is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. 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 5.4 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 Stephen McHattie, Brooke Adams, Michael Brandon, Meg Foster and Candy Clark.
- When was James Dean released?
- James Dean was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.