The Rebel (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1961, The Rebel is a comedy film directed by Robert Day, running about 105 minutes. “Watch Out Picasso... Here Comes Tony Hancock!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Anthony Hancock gives up his office job to become an abstract artist. He has a lot of enthusiasm, but little talent, and critics scorn his work. Nevertheless, he impresses an emerging very talented artist. Hancock proceeds to con the art world into thinking he is a genius.
Who’s in it. The Rebel stars Tony Hancock as Anthony Hancock, George Sanders as Sir Charles Broward, Dennis Price as Jim Smith and John Le Mesurier as Office manager, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, The Rebel has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rebel page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rebel tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rebel (1961)?
- In GB, The Rebel is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Rebel worth watching?
- The Rebel holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Rebel?
- The Rebel stars Tony Hancock, George Sanders, Dennis Price, John Le Mesurier and Irene Handl.
- When was The Rebel released?
- The Rebel was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.