Where to watch James Dean in the UK
Find every James Dean film and TV show streaming, free, or available to rent in the UK. Updated daily — verified 3 May 2026.
James Byron Dean (February 8, 1931 – September 30, 1955) was an American actor. He is remembered as a cultural icon of teenage disillusionment and social estrangement, as expressed in the title of his most celebrated film, Rebel Without a Cause (1955), in which he starred as troubled teenager Jim Stark. The other two roles that defined his stardom were loner Cal Trask in East of Eden (1955) and surly ranch hand Jett Rink in Giant (1956). After his death in a car crash on September 30, 1955, Dean became the first actor to receive a posthumous Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for his rol…
James Dean films streaming in the UK
Most-watched films featuring James Dean, available across UK streaming, rent and buy.
James Dean TV shows streaming in the UK
Selected TV credits featuring James Dean.
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- Robert Montgomery Presents (1950) as Paul Zalinka
- The Philco Television Playhouse (1948) as Robbie Warren
- Studio One (1948) as William Scott
- Kraft Television Theatre (1947) as Jim Cooper
- Omnibus (1952) as Bronco Evans
- Armstrong Circle Theatre (1950) as Joey Frasier
- Lux Video Theatre (1950) as Kyle McCallum
- The United States Steel Hour (1953) as Fernand Lagarde
- Tales of Tomorrow (1951) Cast
- You Are There (1953) as Bob Ford
- Crossroads (1955) as Man in Crowd
- Giant (1956) as Jett Rink
- East of Eden (1955) as Cal Trask
- Rebel Without a Cause (1955) as Jim Stark
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Bradford
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Jeffrey Latham
- General Electric Theater (1953) as The Boy
- The Big Story (1949) as Rex Newman
- Sailor Beware (1952) as Boxing Opponent's Second (uncredited)
- Deadline - U.S.A. (1952) as Press Boy (uncredited)
- Tab Hunter Confidential (2015) as Self (archive footage)
- Fixed Bayonets! (1951) as Doggie (uncredited)
- Elizabeth Taylor: The Lost Tapes (2024) as Self (archive footage)
- A Star Is Born World Premiere (1954) as Self
- Rock Hudson: All That Heaven Allowed (2023) as Self (archive footage)
- Trouble Along the Way (1953) as Football Spectator (uncredited)
- Hello Actors Studio (1988) as Self (archive footage)
- Death Scenes 2 (1992) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Hollywood Out-takes and Rare Footage (1983) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Has Anybody Seen My Gal? (1952) as Youth at Soda Fountain (uncredited)
- The James Dean Story (1957) as Self (archive footage)
- Hollywood Scandals and Tragedies (1988) Cast
- Hollywood Heaven: Tragic Lives, Tragic Deaths (1990) as (archive footage)
- Natalie - A Tribute to a Very Special Lady (1982) Cast
- Letter to Jane: An Investigation About a Still (1974) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- James Dean and Me (1995) as Self (archive footage)
- James Dean: Sense Memories (2005) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- The Unlighted Road (1955) as Jeffrey Latham
- James Dean: The First American Teenager (1975) as Self (archive footage)
- Return to 'Giant' (1996) as Self (archive footage)
- Death In Hollywood (1990) Cast
- The Thief (1955) as Fernand Lagarde
- James Dean: Forever Young (2005) Cast
- James Dean: A Portrait (1995) as Self (archive footage)
- Hill Number One: A Story of Faith and Inspiration (1951) as John
- The Real James Dean (2006) as Archival Footage
- Run Like a Thief (1954) as Robbie
- Forever James Dean (1988) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- Keep Our Honor Bright (1953) as Jim Cooper
- James Dean Remembered (1974) as Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
- A Long Time Till Dawn (1953) as Joe Harris
- Sentence of Death (1953) as Joe Palica
- Forgotten Children (1952) as Bradford
- Death Is My Neighbor (1953) as J.B.
- Rebel Without a Cause: Defiant Innocents (2005) as Himself (uncredited)
- Abraham Lincoln (1952) as William Scott
- Life Sentence (1953) as Hank Bradon
- Rediscovering a Rebel (1996) as Self - 'Jim Stark' (archive footage)
- The Bells of Cockaigne (1953) as Joey
- Children of 'Giant' (2015) as Self (archive footage)
- Memories of Giant (1998) as Self (archive footage)
- The Foggy, Foggy Dew (1952) as Kyle McCallum
- 10,000 Horses Singing (1952) as Hotel Bellboy
- Bettie Page: The Girl in the Leopard Print Bikini (2004) Cast
- Something For An Empty Briefcase (1953) as Joe Adams
- The Dark, Dark Hours (1954) as Bud
- The Evil Within (1953) as Ralph
- Harvest (1953) as Paul Zalinka
- Året var 1955 (2005) as Self (archive footage)
- East of Eden: Art in Search of Life (2005) as Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)
- James Dean: Rebel Generation (2025) as Self (archive footage)
- Gay! Gay! Hollywood (1994) Cast
- James Dean: Little Prince, Little Bastard (2005) Cast
- Campbell Soundstage (1953) as Hank Bradon
- The Hound Of Heaven (1953) as Angel
- Faces of Death VII (1992) Cast
- James Dean: Born Cool (2001) Cast
- Sherwood Anderson's I'm A Fool (1954) as The Boy
- Padlocks (1954) as The Man (Jack)
- The Day That James Dean Died (2005) as Self (archive footage)
James Dean — FAQ
Where can I watch James Dean films in the UK?
James Dean's films and TV shows are available across UK streaming services. Click any title in the filmography below to see exactly which UK service has it — Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, BBC iPlayer, ITVX, NOW, Sky, MUBI and more — updated daily.
What are James Dean's most popular films?
Most-watched James Dean films currently: Giant (1956), East of Eden (1955), Rebel Without a Cause (1955), Sailor Beware (1952), Deadline - U.S.A. (1952).
What TV shows has James Dean appeared in?
Selected TV credits: Robert Montgomery Presents (1950), The Philco Television Playhouse (1948), Studio One (1948), Kraft Television Theatre (1947), Omnibus (1952).
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