Rebel (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 8.3
Released in 2022, Rebel is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Adil El Arbi, running about 135 minutes. “He must fight for his future.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Rebel stars Aboubakr Bensaïhi as Kamal, Lubna Azabal as Leila, Tara Abboud as Noor and Lubnah Azabal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Rebel sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rebel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rebel tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rebel (2022)?
- In US, Rebel is available to stream on OVID, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rebel worth watching?
- Rebel holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rebel?
- Rebel stars Aboubakr Bensaïhi, Lubna Azabal, Tara Abboud, Lubnah Azabal and Amir El Arbi.
- When was Rebel released?
- Rebel was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.