The James Dean Story
1957, English. Directed by George W. George & Robert Altman.
The real story of the most talked-about star of our time!
Released two years after James Dean's death, this documentary chronicles his short life and career via black-and-white still photographs, interviews with the aunt and uncle who raised him, his paternal grandparents, a New York City cabdriver friend, the owner of his favorite Los Angeles restaurant, outtakes from East of Eden, footage of the opening night of Giant, and Dean's ironic PSA for safe driving.
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 13 August 1957
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Stewart Stern
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The James Dean Story runs 81 minutes (1h 21m).
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Which OTT platform is The James Dean Story on?
The James Dean Story is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The James Dean Story?
If you liked The James Dean Story, try Harry Dean Stanton: Partly Fiction, Sidney, Love, Antosha.
Who directed The James Dean Story?
The James Dean Story (1957) was directed by George W. George and Robert Altman and stars James Dean, Martin Gabel, Lew Bracker.