The Magnificent Rebel (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 1973, The Magnificent Rebel is a documentary film directed by Lawrence Tetenbaum, running about 12 minutes.
What it’s about. Documentary short featuring behind-the-scenes footage of the 1973 film "Papillon." The film stars Steve McQueen and is based on the life story of Henri Charriere, both of whom can be seen on set in "The Magnificent Rebel."
Who’s in it. The Magnificent Rebel stars Henri Charrière as Self, Dustin Hoffman as Self, Fred J. Koenekamp as Self and Steve McQueen as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Magnificent Rebel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Magnificent Rebel page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Magnificent Rebel tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Magnificent Rebel (1973)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Magnificent Rebel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Magnificent Rebel worth watching?
- The Magnificent Rebel holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Magnificent Rebel?
- The Magnificent Rebel stars Henri Charrière, Dustin Hoffman, Fred J. Koenekamp, Steve McQueen and Franklin J. Schaffner.
- When was The Magnificent Rebel released?
- The Magnificent Rebel was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 12 minutes.