Rebellion (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 1978, Rebellion is a history and drama film directed by Lester James Peries.
What it’s about. Weera Puran Appu (වීර පූරන් අප්පු) is a 1979 Sri Lankan film. Directed by H.D. Premaratne. Language: Sinhala. Runtime: 115.0 minutes. Historical Country of origin: Sri Lanka.
Who’s in it. Rebellion stars Ravindra Randeniya as Puran Appu, Tissa Abeysekera as Ven. Kudapola, Joe Abeywickrama as King David and Malini Fonseka as Bandara Menike, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Rebellion sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rebellion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rebellion tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rebellion (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rebellion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rebellion worth watching?
- Rebellion holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Rebellion?
- Rebellion stars Ravindra Randeniya, Tissa Abeysekera, Joe Abeywickrama, Malini Fonseka and Shriyani Amarasena.
- When was Rebellion released?
- Rebellion was released in 1978.