rebel without a cause

"Rebel Without a Cause" is a 1955 American coming-of-age melodrama film directed by Nicholas Ray, starring James Dean. The film depicts emotionally confused suburban middle-class teenagers and explores themes like moral decay of American youth, conflicts between generations, and troubled family dynamics. It follows the story of Jim Stark, a rebellious adolescent who moves to a new town and navigates friendship, love, and challenges with his peers and parents. The film is widely regarded for its cultural, historical, and aesthetic significance and helped define the concept of teenage angst in cinema.