Nicholas Ray’s generation-defining classic is a coming-of-age tale exploring youth rebellion in suburbia. Starring James Dean, Sal Mineo, and Natalie Wood as three teenagers dissatisfied with their home lives who turn to violence and sexuality for meaning, Rebel Without a Cause pulses with angst. 70 years after its release, this classic about troubled youth remains influential for American youth narratives, and earned Sal Mineo an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his devastating portrayal of Plato.