Rebel in the Rye - Official Trailer I HD I IFC Films

Opening in theaters September 15th

Directed by: Danny Strong
Starring: Zoey Deutch, Kevin Spacey, Nicholas Hoult, Lucy Boynton & Sarah Paulson

The world of legendary writer J. D. Salinger is brought vividly to life in this revealing look at the experiences that shaped one of the most renowned, controversial, and enigmatic authors of our time. Set amidst the colorful backdrop of mid-20th century New York City, Rebel in the Rye follows a young Salinger (Nicholas Hoult) as he struggles to find his voice, pursues a love affair with famed socialite Oona O'Neill (Zoey Deutch), and fights on the frontlines of World War II. It’s these experiences that will inform the creation of his masterpiece, The Catcher in the Rye, bringing him overnight fame (and notoriety) and leading him to withdraw from the public eye for the rest of his life. Costarring Kevin Spacey and Sarah Paulson, Rebel in the Rye offers a tantalizing window into the life and times of a little-understood genius who broke the rules and redefined American literature.

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[jakesteeve]

My guy from the UK coming up since Skins

[TheSirToady]

They should make a film about how Salinger in his fifties seduced an 18 year old named Joyce Maynard and then dumped her.

[mynameisgladiator]

That eastern mystical religion he practiced destroyed a great writer. I saw this movie and that religion gave him no peace whatsoever. He never forgave anyone who wronged him. He moved to the country and isolated himself from the world, including his lovely wife and children, so he could be true to his writing.

Congrats Jerry. You proved it and never did one more good thing after the Rye. I'm sure your children were so pleased you ignored them too.