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James Dean

6.820011h 36mPGMovieDramaTV Movie

The man behind the legend and a knowing look at 1950s Hollywood are revealed in this dynamic biopic of the meteoric star whose troubled life echoed his gut-grabbing performances in East of Eden, Rebel Without a Cause and Giant.

DirectorMark Rydell
WriterIsrael Horovitz
ProducersGeorge W. Perkins·Mark Rydell

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Mark Rydell

JFJames Franco
James Franco
James Dean
MMMichael Moriarty
Michael Moriarty
Winton Dean
VCValentina Cervi
Valentina Cervi
Pier Angeli
ECEnrico Colantoni
Enrico Colantoni
Elia Kazan
EHEdward Herrmann
Edward Herrmann
Raymond Massey
JLJoanne Linville
Joanne Linville
Hedda Hopper
JPJohn Pleshette
John Pleshette
Billy Rose
BPBarry Primus
Barry Primus
Nicholas Ray
DPDavid Proval
David Proval
Daniel Mann
SG
Samuel Gould
Martin Landau
ARAmy Rydell
Amy Rydell
Christine White
WBWendy Benson-Landes
Wendy Benson-Landes
Julie Harris

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James Dean — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams James Dean?

James Dean isn't on any subscription service in United Kingdom right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store. It's not on Netflix.

Is James Dean on Netflix?

No, James Dean is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is James Dean on Amazon Prime Video?

No, James Dean isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now.

Where can I watch James Dean for free?

James Dean isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.

Is James Dean based on a true story?

Yes — James Dean is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).