Radio Rebel (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2012, Radio Rebel is a comedy, drama, family and tv movie film directed by Peter Howitt, running about 90 minutes. “Can the girl who never speaks... Become the voice of a generation?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. High school senior Tara is so painfully shy that she dreads speaking to anyone in the hallways or getting called on in class. But in the privacy of her bedroom with her iPod in hand, she rocks out -- doing mock broadcasts for Miami's hottest FM radio station, which happens to be owned by her stepfather. When a slot opens up at The SLAM, Tara surprises herself by blossoming behind the mike into confident, "Radio Rebel" -- and to everyone's shock, she's a hit!
Who’s in it. Radio Rebel stars Debby Ryan as Tara, Sarena Parmar as Audrey, Adam DiMarco as Gavin and Atticus Mitchell as Gabe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Radio Rebel has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus 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 Radio Rebel page.
If you liked it. Fans of Radio Rebel tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Radio Rebel (2012)?
- In US, Radio Rebel is available to stream on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus, 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 Radio Rebel worth watching?
- Radio Rebel holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, family and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Radio Rebel?
- Radio Rebel stars Debby Ryan, Sarena Parmar, Adam DiMarco, Atticus Mitchell and Merritt Patterson.
- When was Radio Rebel released?
- Radio Rebel was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.