Rebellion (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2011, Rebellion is an action, drama and history film directed by Mathieu Kassovitz, running about 136 minutes.
What it’s about. April 1988, Ouvéa Island, New Caledonia. 30 gendarmes are taken hostage by a group of Kanak freedom fighters. 300 soldiers are sent from France to re-establish order. 2 men confront each other: Philippe Legorjus, chief of the terrorist squad, and Alphonse Dianou, head of the kidnappers. Through their shared values, they will attempt to make discussion triumph. But, in the middle of a presidential election, when the stakes are political, order isn't always dictated by morality. A violent and troubling epic that marks the return of Mathieu Kassovitz in front and behind the camera.
Who’s in it. Rebellion stars Mathieu Kassovitz as Philippe Legorjus, Iabe Lapacas as Alphonse Dianou, Malik Zidi as JP Perrot and Alexandre Steiger as Jean Bianconi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Rebellion has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. 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 (2011)?
- In GB, Rebellion is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV and Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rebellion worth watching?
- Rebellion holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rebellion?
- Rebellion stars Mathieu Kassovitz, Iabe Lapacas, Malik Zidi, Alexandre Steiger and Daniel Martin.