Rebellion (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 2009, Rebellion is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Herman Yau, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. In a district within Hong Kong five gangs have an uneasy truce as they all work within the area. Chaos then ensues when triad leader Jimmy is shot. Jimmy's wife Cheung Wah then appoints his bodyguard Po as the temporary leader of the gang over Jimmy's #2 man Blackie. Po must now find the assassin, control the seething Blackie, and keep their rival gangs at bay before all hell breaks loose...
Who’s in it. Rebellion stars Shawn Yue as Ng Bo, Elanne Kwong as Ling, Chapman To as Blackie and Conroy Chan as Jupiter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Rebellion 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 Rebellion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rebellion 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 Rebellion (2009)?
- 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 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rebellion?
- Rebellion stars Shawn Yue, Elanne Kwong, Chapman To, Conroy Chan and Ada Choi.
- When was Rebellion released?
- Rebellion was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.