Rebel in the Rye (2017)

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".

Director:

Danny Strong

Writers:

Danny Strong, Kenneth Slawenski (based on "J.D. Salinger: A Life Raised High" by)

Stars:

Nicholas Hoult, Kevin Spacey, Victor Garber

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Nicholas Hoult	...	Jerry Salinger
Kevin Spacey	...	Whit Burnett
Victor Garber	...	Sol
Hope Davis	...	Miriam
Zoey Deutch	...	Oona O'Neill
Lucy Boynton	...	Claire Douglas
Brian d'Arcy James	...	Giroux
Eric Bogosian	...	Harold Ross
Bernard White	...	Swami Nikhilananda
Jefferson Mays	...	William Maxwell
Will Rogers	...	Herb Kaufman
Sarah Paulson	...	Dorothy Olding
James Urbaniak	...	Gus Lobrano
Keenan Jolliff	...	Clay Miller
Caitlin Mehner	...	Blythe Chaucer

Storyline

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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Plot Keywords:

author | writer | recluse | world war two | the catcher in the rye the novel | 

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Taglines:

Experience the story behind the masterpiece.

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Genres:

Biography | Drama | Romance | War

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, language including sexual references, some violence, and smoking throughout

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [Japan]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 September 2017 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Vida de Um Génio

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Gross USA:

$378,294

Company Credits

Production Co:

Black Label Media, West Madison Entertainment, Jason Shuman Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

106 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The directorial debut of Danny Strong.

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Quotes

Jerry Salinger: Anyway, how's everything at the home front with you? You are good with Martha chewing your ear?
Whit Burnett: Everything at my home is fine...
Jerry Salinger: Yeah?
Whit Burnett: Because what you'll learn about having wife is that occasionally she just needs to yell to feel better.
[Jerry laughing]
Whit Burnett: Oh, and by the way, I'm awfully sorry about the New Yorker.
Jerry Salinger: How'd you know about that?
Whit Burnett: Oh please. They canned the Caulfield story because you wouldn't take any of their notes. You know, you cannot be a pain in the ass until you're a success.

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Connections

Referenced in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Sarah Paulson/Tig Notaro/Luis Fonsi (2017)

User Reviews

Pleasantly Surprised

Catcher in the Rye is one of the worst books I've ever read, but learning more about JD Salinger helped me to appreciate it as a piece of American literature. Seeing who Salinger was, & the struggles & triumphs he experienced, I have a newfound respect for the novel.