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Rebel

2022·Movie
2h 15min·NR
74
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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Brutally violent and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Tension8

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Family Dynamics8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody2
  • Wit & Wordplay1

World

Everyday modern life, war, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and characters

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

He must fight for his future.

Kamal resolves to change his life for the better, and so leaves Belgium to help victims of the war in Syria. But when he arrives, he is forced to join a militia and is left stranded in Raqqa. Back home, his younger brother Nassim quickly becomes easy prey for radical recruiters, who promise to reunite him with his brother. Their mother, Leila, fights to protect the only thing she has left: her youngest son.
War DramaFamily ConflictRadicalizationMoral DilemmaBelgian ProductionSyria WarBrotherhoodMotherhood

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Rebel legally?

Rebel is included with a subscription to Philo and OVID in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Rebel worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 91%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Rebel rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Rebel?

2 h 15 min

Rebel runs 2 h 15 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Rebel?

Critics91
Audiences77

Not quite. Critics rate Rebel higher (91) than audiences (77). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Rebel in?

FrenchArabicEnglish

It was made in French, with some Arabic, English. Produced in Belgium, France, Luxembourg.

In how many countries can I watch Rebel?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Rebel in 29 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.