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Rebel in the Rye

Rebel in the Rye

Behind every masterpiece is a story.

20176.61h 46m

Overview

The life of celebrated but reclusive author J.D. Salinger, who gained worldwide fame with the publication of his novel The Catcher in the Rye.

Directed by Danny Strong
Written by Danny Strong, Kenneth Slawenski
Produced by Thad Luckinbill, Molly Smith, Trent Luckinbill
Box Office0Revenue: $944K

Top Cast

Nicholas Hoult

Nicholas Hoult

J.D. Salinger

Kevin Spacey

Kevin Spacey

Whit Burnett

Victor Garber

Victor Garber

Sol Salinger

Hope Davis

Hope Davis

Miriam

Zoey Deutch

Zoey Deutch

Oona O'Neill

Lucy Boynton

Lucy Boynton

Claire Douglas

Brian d'Arcy James

Brian d'Arcy James

Giroux

Eric Bogosian

Eric Bogosian

Harold Ross

Bernard White

Bernard White

Swami Nikhilananda

Jefferson Mays

Jefferson Mays

William Maxwell

Themes & Keywords

new york citybased on novel or bookworld war iimarriageflashbackauthorwriterfalling in lovereclusejd salingeressay writerjew

About Rebel in the Rye

Rebel in the Rye is a drama, romance film released in 2017 exploring themes of new york city, based on novel or book, world war ii, marriage, flashback, author. Directed by Danny Strong, it stars Nicholas Hoult, Kevin Spacey, Victor Garber. The life of celebrated but reclusive author J.D. Salinger, who gained worldwide fame with the publication of his novel The Catcher in the Rye.

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