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Rebellion

2011Movie2 h 16 min

Drama
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Rotten Tomatoes95%71%

A nerve-racking, moving drama movie about history and politics.

Good for friends night · teens · thought-provoking

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood

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Story

April 1988, Ouvéa Island, New Caledonia. 30 gendarmes are taken hostage by a group of Kanak freedom fighters. 300 soldiers are sent from France to re-establish order. 2 men confront each other: Philippe Legorjus, chief of the terrorist squad, and Alphonse Dianou, head of the kidnappers. Through their shared values, they will attempt to make discussion triumph. But, in the middle of a presidential election, when the stakes are political, order isn't always dictated by morality. A violent and troubling epic that marks the return of Mathieu Kassovitz in front and behind the camera.

Feels like

  • Political Thriller
  • Historical Drama
  • Colonial Conflict
  • Moral Ambiguity
  • Based on True Events
  • Intense Standoff
  • French Cinema
  • Ethical Dilemma
  • Tense Dialogue
  • Social Commentary

Cast

19 of 19

Crew

Directed by
Mathieu Kassovitz
Written by
Mathieu Kassovitz, Pierre Geller, Serge Frydman
Produced by
Mathieu Kassovitz, Christophe Rossignon, Philip Boëffard
Music by
Klaus Badelt

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Facts

November 16, 2011 · 2 h 16 min · Violence, Strong Language

Released
November 16, 2011
Runtime
2 h 16 min
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Action, History
Original language
French
Made in
France, New Caledonia
Available in
17 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Rebellion?"

Questions about Rebellion

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Where can I stream Rebellion?

Kanopy

In the United States, Rebellion is free with ads on Kanopy. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Rebellion worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 6.9 and Rotten Tomatoes 95%). Critics rate it higher (95 out of 100) than audiences (70).

Will I feel good after watching Rebellion?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Rebellion plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Rebellion in English?

French

No, it was made in French.