James Dean stars in a movie that shocked the United States with a performance that still electrifies the screen. This film–which ripped the façade from the post-war American dream to expose the rage of the country’s youth–resonates with an energy that has made it a modern classic and a powerful coming-of-age story.
In this archetypal drama of teenage angst and rebellion, three high school students who should lead idyllic lives in their stable, comfortable suburban families explode with a violence and sexuality that their parents cannot understand.
Join us for Dundee Hundee, a year-long celebration honoring the Dundee Theater’s incredible 100-year history! As one of Omaha’s most cherished cultural landmarks, the Dundee Theater will mark its centennial at the end of 2025. To commemorate this momentous milestone, we are hosting a series of special screenings throughout the year, showcasing iconic films from each decade of the theater’s history and celebrating the evolution of cinema over the past century. See all 10 films to be automatically entered to win a special Dundee Hundee prize pack!