The Little Rebels (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1955, The Little Rebels is a drama film directed by Jean Delannoy, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. Judge Julien Lamy regularly deals with the welfare of children, namely down on their luck delinquents. When an orphan named Alain Robert burns down a barn belonging to his abusive foster family, Judge Lamy has no choice but to send him to a juvenile jail. There he meets an older boy named Francis Lanoux, who is desperate to escape and be reunited with his girlfriend Sylvette. The boys eventually flee the institution, as Francis goes in search of his lost love and Alain continues looking for his parents. Unfortunately, the little rebels run into some big problems once on the outside.
Who’s in it. The Little Rebels stars Jean Gabin as Julien Lamy, Anne Doat as Sylvette, Serge Lecointe as Francis Lanoux and Jimmy Urbain as Alain Robert, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Little Rebels 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 Little Rebels page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Little Rebels tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Little Rebels (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Little Rebels change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Little Rebels worth watching?
- The Little Rebels holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Little Rebels?
- The Little Rebels stars Jean Gabin, Anne Doat, Serge Lecointe, Jimmy Urbain and Robert Dalban.
- When was The Little Rebels released?
- The Little Rebels was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.