East Of Eden

1955 • 117 minutes

About this movie

Based on the classic John Steinbeck novel, this Academy Award-winning film features the starring debut of movie idol and legend James Dean ("Rebel Without A Cause," "Giant") in this riveting drama revolving around two brothers' love for the same woman. Co-starring Emmy-winner Julie Harris ("Knots Landing," "Harper") and Jo Van Fleet (who won an Oscar as their mother) and winner of The Golden Globe Award for Best Picture of 1955. Recently selected by the prestigious American Film Institute as one of the 400 greatest American films of all time. MPAA Rating: PG © 1955 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved

Ratings and reviews

I recently read the book. This movie captures about half of the story. Still, it's a well made movie. I am glad that I watched it. Plus, it's the first James Dean movie that I have ever watched. Not bad at all

Hmmm... ok... So, I've never read the book this is based on and I just watched it for the first time (in 2020). I will say that the overall film and James Dean's performances are worth a watch, but as a story it's... complicated. I'm guessing Dean's "bad" character may be dealing with mental deficiencies (given how Dean behaves) but that's strangely treated as being passionate in other ways? Also, it felt like Abra went from being scared of Cal to being in love with him too quickly. IDK...

James Dean... I have loved him since the beginning- he is my favorite actor EVER. Automatically shoots to the top of my list, plus he's, like, super sexy, so.