Where to watch East of Eden (1955) tonight
East of Eden (1955) runs 1 h 55 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 7.5 from 847 TMDB members. In the Salinas Valley in and around World War I, Cal Trask feels he must compete against overwhelming odds with his brother for the love of their father. Cal is frustrated at every turn, from his reaction to the war, how to get ahead in business and in life, and how to relate to his estranged mother.
- Runtime
- 1 h 55 min — ends 9:55 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- PG (US)
- Genres
- Drama
- Released
- April 10, 1955
- TMDB rating
- 7.5 / 10 from 847 votes
- Director
- Elia Kazan
- Starring
- James Dean, Julie Harris, Raymond Massey, Richard Davalos
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-06 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.
Questions people ask
- How long is East of Eden?
- East of Eden is 1 h 55 min long (115 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:55 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is East of Eden rated?
- East of Eden is rated PG in the US.
- Is East of Eden a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream East of Eden?
- As of 2026-11-06 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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