Helping to close out the summer 2024 new movie slate this year is the brand-new thriller, Rebel Ridge. The movie follows one guy’s journey to a small town as he tries to help his cousin. Unfortunately, upon arriving, he discovers law enforcement in the town is incredibly corrupt and the police chief is intent on keeping it that way. However, when this visitor decides to take a stand against injustice and wrongdoing, will he have what it takes to make a difference?
Here’s everything we know about Rebel Ridge.
Rebel Ridge release date
Rebel Ridge premieres on September 6 on Netflix. Those hoping to watch the movie need a subscription to the streaming service. Currently, Netflix offers several options for would-be subscribers. By the way, be sure to check out what else is new on Netflix.
Rebel Ridge plot
Here is the official synopsis for Rebel Ridge:
"Terry Richmond (Aaron Pierre) enters the town of Shelby Springs on a simple but urgent mission-- post bail for his cousin and save him from imminent danger. But when Terry’s life’s savings is unjustly seized by law enforcement, he’s forced to go head to head with local police chief Sandy Burnne (Don Johnson) and his combat-ready officers. Terry finds an unlikely ally in court clerk Summer McBride (AnnaSophia Robb) and the two become ensnared in a deep-rooted conspiracy within the remote township. As the stakes turn deadly, Terry must call upon his mysterious background to break the department’s hold on the community, bring justice to his own family-- and protect Summer in the process.
"From the acclaimed writer/director of Green Room, Blue Ruin and Hold The Dark, Rebel Ridge is a deeply human yet high-velocity thriller that explores corruption and morality in the context of bone-breaking action and ever-coiling suspense. Produced by Anish Savjani, Neil Kopp, Vincent Savino and Jeremy Saulnier, Rebel Ridge also stars David Denman, Emory Cohen, Steve Zissis, Zsané Jhé, Dana Lee and James Cromwell."
Rebel Ridge cast
Helping to lead the Rebel Ridge cast are Aaron Pierre as Terry Richmond and Don Johnson as Sandy Burnne. Pierre has been on a roll as of late having appeared in Brother, Foe and Genius: MLK/X. He’s also voicing Mufasa in the upcoming Mufasa: The Lion King. Johnson is an Emmy-nominated actor (for Miami Vice), and he’s recently starred in things like Kenan, High Heat, A Little White Lie, Book Club: The Next Chapter and The Collective.
Pierre and Johnson are joined by AnnaSophia Robb (The Act), David Denman (Mare of Easttown), Emory Cohen (The Place Beyond the Pines), Steve Zissis (Her), Zsané Jhé (The Hate U Give), Dana Lee (Curb Your Enthusiasm) and James Cromwell (Succession).
Rebel Ridge trailer
A trailer for the movie has not yet been released. However, when one becomes available we’ll place it here.
Rebel Ridge director Jeremy Saulnier
Jeremy Saulnier pulls double duty on Rebel Ridge as both the writer of the film and the director. While he’s also previously directed episodes of The Killer Speaks and True Detective, here is a list of his full-feature director credits:
- Murder Party (2007)
- Blue Ruin (2013)
- Green Room (2015)
- Hold the Dark (2018)
