East of Eden
Sometimes you can't tell who's good and who's bad! ...
1955 • 115 min • Drama
Synopsis
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 12- 75 Audience · 825 · 100%
In the Salinas Valley during World War I, Cal Trask struggles for his distant father's love, feeling overshadowed by his brother. He grapples with business ventures, his feelings about the war, and reconnecting with his estranged mother. It's a tale of family conflict and a son's longing for acceptance.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 4/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 3/10
- Scary moments
- 1/10
Heads up
- Discussions of a character's work in a brothel
- Themes of sibling rivalry and parental favoritism
- Some drinking and gambling depicted
What it models well
- The importance of seeking acceptance and understanding
- Exploring complex family relationships
- The struggle for self-discovery
Talk about it after
- How family expectations can impact relationships
- The challenges of parental approval
- Dealing with feelings of jealousy and competition
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Top billed cast
Director: Elia Kazan • Crew: Paul Osborn
Trailers & clips
Trouble At The Fair
4K Ultra HD Promo
Original Theatrical Trailer
Larry Cohen on EAST OF EDEN
'East of Eden' | Critics' Picks | The New York Times
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 7.5/10 (825)
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Box office
- $5,000,000
- IMDb
- tt0048028
- Official site
- www.warnerbros.com
