James Dean

James Dean (2001)

  • 77% of users liked it
    (2,002 ratings)

During his all-too-short career (three starring roles in two years), James Dean helped to radically redefine the way teenagers were portrayed onscreen (and in popular culture in general), and the expressive naturalism of his performances did more to establish the "method" school of acting… More

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PG,
Directed By
Genres
Drama, Television
In Theaters
Aug 4, 2001 Wide
On DVD
Jan 22, 2002
Warner Home Video

Critic Reviews

  • David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews

    ...entertaining, in a movie-of-the-week sort of way.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • MisterYoda ?


    three stars

  • Hal M


    I really liked this picture. "Only" a made-for-TV production yet it's the best "biographical fiction" of any major Hollywood actor that I've seen. James Franco is mesmerizing, totally convincing. Even more important here is Mark Rydell: He directed… More

  • Sylvester K


    It's rare to see such a good television production, mostly due to the Franco's portrayal of James Dean. Although the film was detailed, it wasn't accurate.

  • Sunil J


    Really liked it. Maybe a little dramatic in parts but James Franco does a pitch-perfect job!

  • Leo L


    Here's an interesting movie that centralizes on the life and death of James Dean. James Franco portrays the Hollywood star in this intriguing story plot that marks his success. Worth seeing!

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