Star Wars Rebels (2014): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2014, Star Wars Rebels is an action & adventure, animation and sci-fi & fantasy series.

What it’s about. Set between the events of Star Wars: Episodes III and IV, the story unfolds during a dark time when the evil Galactic Empire is tightening its grip of power on the galaxy. Imperial forces have occupied a remote planet and are ruining the lives of its people. The motley but clever crew of the starship Ghost — cowboy Jedi Kanan, ace pilot Hera, street-smart teenager Ezra, the “muscle” Zeb, warrior firebrand Sabine, and cantankerous old astromech droid Chopper — is among a select few who are brave enough to stand against the Empire. Together, they will face threatening new villains, encounter colorful adversaries, embark on thrilling adventures, and become heroes with the power to ignite a rebellion.

Who’s in it. Star Wars Rebels stars Freddie Prinze Jr. as Kanan Jarrus (voice), Taylor Gray as Ezra Bridger (voice), Vanessa Marshall as Hera Syndulla (voice) and Tiya Sircar as Sabine Wren (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Star Wars Rebels has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Star Wars Rebels page.

If you liked it. Fans of Star Wars Rebels tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.