Rebel
1985, English. Directed by Michael Jenkins.
He's a fighter and a rebel. She's dynamite, she's dazzling. To the world he's trouble. But to Kathy, he's a hero
This drama is set in World War II Australia, where an American Marine, Rebel is recuperating from wounds suffered in battle. He is weary of war and is intent on going AWOL and escaping from Australia. He becomes infatuated with a local singer, Kathy and pursues her. Kathy is married and initially is not interested in him, but later begins to love Rebel. Kathy receives a letter advising her that her husband was killed in battle. The local police and the U.S. Military are searching for Rebel as an AWOL soldier. Rebel arranges to escape Austalia by a cargo ship, but eventually allows himself to be arrested in order to keep the local police from arresting Kathy for harboring him
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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- Released
- 5 December 1985
- Country
- Australia
- Written by
- Michael Jenkins, Bob Herbert
- Budget
- $5M
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Rebel runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does Rebel have a post-credits scene?
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Rebel parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Rebel is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Rebel on?
Rebel isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 December 1985. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Rebel?
If you liked Rebel, try The Pride and the Passion, U-571, 49th Parallel.
Who directed Rebel?
Rebel (1985) was directed by Michael Jenkins and stars Matt Dillon, Debra Byrne, Bryan Brown.