James Dean_
"A legend of his own time!"
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.
Starring
Stephen McHattie, Brooke Adams, Michael Brandon
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Prime Video
2 countries
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Year context
James Dean was released 50 years ago in 1976.
Overview
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 try...
James Dean is a Drama, TV Movie film with a runtime of 1h 34m.
CAST (17)
Stephen McHattie
James Dean
Brooke Adams
Beverly
Michael Brandon
William Bast
Meg Foster
Dizzy Sheridan
Candy Clark
Chris White
Dane Clark
James Whitmore
Katherine Helmond
Claire Folger
Amy Irving
Norma Jean
Jayne Meadows
Reva Randall
Julian Burton
Ray
RK
Robert Kenton
Mechanic
Heather Menzies
Jan
Jack Murdock
Judge
James O'Connell
Mr. Robbins
Leland Palmer
Arlene
Christine White
Secretary
Robert Foxworth
Psychiatrist
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is James Dean 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.
How long is James Dean?
James Dean has a runtime of 94 minutes (1h 34m).
Who stars in James Dean?
The cast of James Dean includes Stephen McHattie, Brooke Adams, Michael Brandon, Meg Foster, Candy Clark.
What is the rating of James Dean?
James Dean has a rating of 4.3 out of 10 based on 8 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
TV Movie
