Radio Rebel
2012, English. Directed by Peter Howitt.
Can the girl who never speaks... Become the voice of a generation?
High school senior Tara is so painfully shy that she dreads speaking to anyone in the hallways or getting called on in class. But in the privacy of her bedroom with her iPod in hand, she rocks out -- doing mock broadcasts for Miami's hottest FM radio station, which happens to be owned by her stepfather. When a slot opens up at The SLAM, Tara surprises herself by blossoming behind the mike into confident, "Radio Rebel" -- and to everyone's shock, she's a hit!
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 857 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Radio Rebel
Radio Rebel is streaming on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus in India.
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Details
- Released
- 9 June 2012
- Country
- Canada, United States of America
- Written by
- Jessica Scott, Erik Patterson, Peter Howitt
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What Radio Rebel is based on
Radio Rebel is based on Shrinking Violet by Danielle Joseph.
Shrinking Violet
By Danielle Joseph
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Radio Rebel: quick answers
Is Radio Rebel worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 857 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Radio Rebel?
Radio Rebel runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does Radio Rebel have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Radio Rebel. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Radio Rebel parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Radio Rebel yet.
Which OTT platform is Radio Rebel on?
Radio Rebel is streaming on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Radio Rebel?
If you liked Radio Rebel, try Hearts Beat Loud, The Happiest Millionaire, Don't Say Good Luck.
Who directed Radio Rebel?
Radio Rebel (2012) was directed by Peter Howitt and stars Debby Ryan, Sarena Parmar, Adam DiMarco.
What is Radio Rebel based on?
Radio Rebel is based on Shrinking Violet by Danielle Joseph.