Movies and TvShows featuring "rebel-hero" theme.

In an era filled with danger, deception and intrigue, Cassian will embark on the path that is destined to turn him into a Rebel hero.

Douglas Quaid, a factory worker, visits a company called Rekall that implants fake memories. During the procedure, he discovers that he has real memories of being a spy and escapes. He then learns about a plot to invade the Colony and must recover a code from his memory with the help of the Resistance. Along the way, he meets a woman from his dreams, fights against the police, and ultimately defeats the villain and his forces.

Toby, a graffiti artist, breaks into the home of a retired judge and discovers a hidden pottery studio and a captive. Despite his attempts to seek help, Toby is murdered by the judge. Toby's mother, Lizzie, investigates the judge and witnesses his crimes. She enlists the help of Toby's friend, Jay, to expose the judge and rescue the captive. In the end, Jay succeeds in freeing the captive and bringing the judge to justice.

Tara Adams is a shy high school student who keeps to herself. But when she discovers her voice as a radio host, she becomes Radio Rebel, an overnight sensation who inspires her classmates to speak up for themselves.

In the 19th-century Caribbean, a foreign military adviser becomes involved in the struggle for independence against British colonialism on a fictional island. As the rebellion intensifies, the protagonist navigates through various challenges, including political betrayals, street shootouts, and battles for power.

Set in the 1850s, Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi is a historical drama based on the true story of Rani Lakshmibai, the queen of princely state Jhansi. The movie portrays her fearless fight against the British army and her unwavering patriotism, showcasing her as a rebel-hero and symbol of nationalism. The film also explores themes of feminism and Hinduism, highlighting the struggle for independence and resilience against colonialism.

In the Carpathian mountains during the eighteenth century, the Hutsuls face foreign rule and dark times. The Dovbush brothers, Oleksa and his money-oriented sibling, become mountain outlaws known as opryshkos. As the Carpathians are plagued with uprisings, Oleksa fights for his people while the aristocracy attempts to kill him and destroy his legend. However, Dovbush outsmarts them. When the lords attack his love for his childhood sweetheart, Marichka, they hope to weaken him. The story follows the hero's struggles and enduring strength as he leads his people towards freedom.

Mitchell, Becky, and Templeton set out to discover their school's many mysteries and secrets, along the way encountering monsters, paradoxes, and timely winery nonsense as they try to avoid the headmaster and Mitchell's worst enemy, Mr. Abercrombie.

In a dystopian future ruled by a totalitarian regime, a rebel hero rises against the system, using the power of rock music to inspire change. With live performances and a cyberpunk aesthetic, Starmania takes audiences on a thrilling journey into a world of rebellion and hope.

Oleksa Dovbush is a legendary folk hero in Ukraine known for his rebellion against the ruling powers. Set in the 18th century, the film portrays Dovbush's fight for justice and freedom in the Carpathian Mountains. With his loyal group of supporters, Dovbush becomes a symbol of hope for the Ukrainian people in their struggle against oppression.

As Carpathian legend has it, Oleksa Dovbush was a heroic outlaw with excellent fighting skills and a gift to predict the future. He was left an orphan as a small boy after a local lord murdered Oleksa's mother. After spending his childhood in exile in the mountains, he returned as a grown man to avenge his mother's death. Oleksa gathered followers to begin a crusade against the lord, but destiny made other plans for him.

A rebel's son, Kumander Idel (Manny Pacquiao) pursued his father's work as an outlaw who hides in the mountains with a group of men creating chaos on the corrupt officials who continue to oppress people. Just like a typical anti-hero, he carries a big gun with sexy girls shooting guns along with shootouts in the jungle. Using his own unique code of honor, he applies justice to all those who deserve punishment. He eventually should make a choice between his values and a chance for an easier life.

In 1912, Javanese activist Omar Said Tjokroaminoto co-founds the Sarekat Islam party to fight injustices of the Dutch East Indies' colonial regime.

The legendary John of the Black Bands begins a romantic relationship with a beautiful girl without revealing his identity. The girl unconsciously discovers the truth and retires to a convent. She thinks that John is guilty of the death of her family, and cannot continue to love him. He remains wounded in battle.

Purampokku Engira Podhuvudamai is a 2015 Indian Tamil-language political thriller film. It follows the story of a political activist and a former revolutionary who join forces to fight against a corrupt government. The movie explores themes of revolution, social issues, and the struggle for justice.

Following an order of the landowner, the bride of Arsena’s fellow villager gets kidnapped and the bride’s father is relentlessly flogged. Arsena tries to rescue the woman but fails and goes to the mountains with his newly married wife. Above all, Arsena learns that his wife is impregnated by the landowner and burns down his house. Arsena gets arrested, but manages to escape and joins the rebel peasants. Arsena feels that with the passage of time the rebels turn into criminals and continues to fight with the oppressors alone.

The Bolshoi’s grandiose epic Spartacus recounts the story of a Roman slave’s fight for freedom. With its famous Khachaturian score, since the 1960s it has been considered one of the greatest ballets in the Bolshoi repertoire. The choreography by Yuri Grigorovich fills the Bolshoi stage with dynamic scenes of tension and conflict, and gives full expression to the virility and strength for which Russia’s male dancers are renowned.