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Film · 2017

Rebel in the Rye

Directed by Danny Strong · starring Jefferson Mays, Nicholas Hoult and Kevin Spacey

  • 1 h 46 min
  • Biography · Drama
  • USA
  • Released in the UK 14 September 2017
  • 5.3 AverageMovieNCo
  • 5.5 Users3 votes
  • 5.2 Critics4 reviews
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Synopsis

This film tells the story of the famous author Jerome David Salinger, mostly known as J.D. Salinger during the World War Two, which is based on the novel written by Kenneth Slawenski named 'J. D. Salinger: A Life'. Although, the movie will begin on April 2016 through the streets of New York. It will tie back a love story, and the launch of the novel that turn J.D. Salinger into a figure recognizable worldwide: 'The Catcher in the Rye'. The production will count with Nicholas Hoult in the leading role as J.D. Salinger. With him will work faces so recognizables such as Kevin Spacey, Sarah Paulson, Victor Garber or Zoey Deutch (among others). All working together under the hand of the director Danny Strong.

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The essentials

Runtime
106 min1 hour and 46 minutes
How long is Rebel in the Rye?
1 hour and 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Rebel in the Rye released in the UK?
It was released in the UK on 14 September 2017.
Who directed Rebel in the Rye?
Danny Strong.
Who is in Rebel in the Rye?
It stars Jefferson Mays, Nicholas Hoult, Kevin Spacey and Victor Garber.
Where can I watch Rebel in the Rye?
In the UK it is available free on Pluto TV, with a subscription on Prime Video and to rent on Apple TV.
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Cast

Full cast (20)
Director
Danny Strong
Writers
Danny Strong
Producers
Danny Strong
Cinematography
Ben Semanoff

Videos and trailers

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'Rebel in the Rye' trailer 2:3017 September 2017

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Reviews

All 4 reviews
5.5 3 votes

What the critics say average 5.2 from 4 outlets

  • 7.5 Chicago Sun-TimesRichard Roeper With 'Rebel in the Rye' we get a solid, well-acted and basically standard biopic. Read
  • 7.0 Los Angeles TimesGary Goldstein Impressive production and costume design plus solid supporting turns by Spacey. Read
  • 2.5 The WrapRobert Abele Danny Strong?s portrait of the reclusive author, played by a miscast Nicholas Hoult, is a superficial mishmash of biopic tropes. Read

Trivia

  • First time

    This is the firs time Danny Strong works as a director.

  • Book

    'Rebel in the Rye' is based on the biography 'J.D. Salinger: A Life' written by Kenneth Slawenski.

  • Music

    Bear McCreary is in charge of the Original Soundtrack, who also composed for the television series 'The Walking Dead' and 'Galactica'.

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