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Rebel in the Rye (2017)

PG-13 | | Biography, Drama, Romance | 15 September 2017 (USA)
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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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Danny Strong

Writers:

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

Stars:

Nicholas Hoult, Kevin Spacey, Victor Garber | See full cast & crew »
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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
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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 | See All (342) »

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Based on the untold true story about the birth of an American classic. See more »

Genres:

Biography | Drama | Romance | War

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic elements, language including sexual references, some violence, and smoking throughout | See all certifications »

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Official Sites:

Official site [Japan]

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 September 2017 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

A Vida de Um Génio See more »

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA
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Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$37,967, 10 September 2017

Gross USA:

$378,294

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$944,370
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Black Label Media, West Madison Entertainment, Jason Shuman Productions See more »
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Runtime:

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

Nicholas Hoult wore brown contact lenses for this role. See more »

Quotes

Whit Burnett: I got an eye. I can spot talent coming a mile away. Saroyan, Cheever, Caldwell, I discovered them all. Of course, it would be nice if somebody discovered me.
Jerry Salinger: Hey, come on, you've been published.
Whit Burnett: I not only discovered them, I shaped them, I challenged them.
[Pointing at his flat]
Whit Burnett: This is me.
[On the stairs]
Whit Burnett: You should continue to write about Holden, but not as a short story.
Jerry Salinger: Well, hang on, wait, wait, wait, wait. What do you mean?
Whit Burnett: I think Holden Caulfield is a novel.
Jerry Salinger: No, no, I couldn't write a ...
[...]
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Referenced in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Sarah Paulson/Tig Notaro/Luis Fonsi (2017) See more »

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Nicholas Hoult is excellent in this film.
21 December 2017 | by artholst – See all my reviews

A fascinating portrait of J.D. Salinger. My concern is that people may skip it due to the Kevin Spacey scandal. it deserves consideration.
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