A rebel is a participant in a

rebellion Rebellion, uprising, or insurrection is a refusal of obedience or order. It refers to the open resistance against the orders of an established authority. A rebellion originates from a sentiment of indignation and disapproval of a situation and ...

. Rebel or rebels may also refer to:

People

Rebel (given name) The given name Rebel may refer to: *Rebel A. Cole, American professor *Rebel Penfold-Russell, Australian film producer and occasional actress *Rebel Randall (1922–2010), American film actress and radio personality *Rebel Rodriguez (born 1999), Am ...

Rebel (surname) The surname or nickname Rebel may refer to: *Hans Rebel (1861–1940), Austrian entomologist *Jean-Féry Rebel (1666–1747), French Baroque composer and violinist *François Rebel (1701–1775), French Baroque composer and violinist, son of Jean-F ...

Patriot (American Revolution) Patriots, also known as Revolutionaries, Continentals, Rebels, or American Whigs, were the colonists of the Thirteen Colonies who rejected British rule during the American Revolution, and declared the United States of America an independent n ...

, during the American Revolution * American Southerners, as a form of self-identification; see

Southern United States The Southern United States (sometimes Dixie, also referred to as the Southern States, the American South, the Southland, or simply the South) is a geographic and cultural region of the United States of America. It is between the Atlantic Ocean ...

DJ Rebel Kevin Leyers (born 22 July 1984), better known as DJ Rebel or at times just Rebel, is a Belgian DJ and record producer based in Antwerp and known for electro house, progressive house, big room house and Latin house music. Biography He has alre ...

(born 1984), or simply Rebel, Belgian DJ *

Johnny Reb Johnny Reb is the national personification of the common soldier of the Confederacy. During the American Civil War and afterwards, Johnny Reb and his Union counterpart Billy Yank were used in speech and literature to symbolize the common sol ...

, or Johnny Rebel, the national personification of the Southern states of the United States * In professional wrestling: **

Rebel (wrestler) Tanea Brooks (born September 8, 1978), better known by the ring name Rebel, is an American professional wrestling, professional wrestler, manager (professional wrestling), professional wrestling manager, Model (person), model, actress, dancer, and ...

, American professional wrestler **

Rockin Rebel Charles Williams (January 13, 1966 – June 1, 2018) was an American professional wrestler, better known by his ring name, Rockin' Rebel. He was best known for his appearances on the U.S. independent circuit with promotions such as Eastern Ch ...

, American professional wrestler ** The Rebel, a nickname for American professional wrestler

Dick Slater Richard Van Slater (May 19, 1951 – October 18, 2018) better known by his ring name "Dirty" Dick Slater, was an American professional wrestler who wrestled in the 1970s, 1980s, and mid-1990s for various promotions including Mid-Atlantic Champion ...

Organizations and brands

Rebel (company) Rebel (formerly Rebel Sport) is an Australian sport equipment and related apparel chain. History Rebel Sport was established in 1985 with its first store in Bankstown. After being listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in 1993, it was p ...

, a sport equipment retailer in Australia and New Zealand *

Rebel (entertainment complex) Rebel (originally the Docks Nightclub & Concert Theater and then Sound Academy) is a nightclub and concert venue located on the Polson Pier in Toronto, Canada. Relaunched in October 2016 as Rebel Night Club, the complex is on the edge of Lake Onta ...

, an entertainment complex in Toronto, Ontario, Canada *

Rebel (Denmark) REBEL - Revolutionære Unge Socialister (Revolutionary Young Socialists) was an independent Danish far-left youth organisation founded in 1992. In 2001, REBEL joined forces with the youth network of the Red-Green Alliance / Enhedslisten and estab ...

, a Danish youth organization *

Murphy Rebel The Murphy Rebel is a two- or three-seat, strut braced, high wing, taildragger monoplane which is sold in kit form by Murphy Aircraft in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada.Vandermeullen, Richard: ''2011 Kit Aircraft Buyer's Guide'', Kitplanes, ...

, an airplane model by Murphy Aircraft *

REBEL (chess) REBEL was a world champion chess program developed by Ed Schröder. Development of REBEL started in 1980 on a TRS-80, and it was ported many times to dedicated hardware and the fastest microprocessors of the day: *1980s – Running on a TRS-80, Ap ...

, a chess program *

Rebel (train) The Gulf, Mobile and Northern Railroad ''Rebels'' were lightweight, streamlined diesel-electric trains built by American Car and Foundry. The first two trains, purchased in 1935, provided service over the roughly between New Orleans, Louisia ...

, a type of train *

Reaching Everyone By Exposing Lies Reaching Everyone By Exposing Lies (REBEL) was an anti-tobacco program for teens in New Jersey. REBEL began back in 2000 at Kick Ash Weekend. It was originally funded under the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement as well as with tobacco product ta ...

, a New Jersey anti-tobacco program *

Rebels Motorcycle Club The Rebels Motorcycle Club is an outlaw motorcycle club. At its peak in Australia, it had around 70 chapters and over 1,000 members and associates nationwide, making it the largest club in the country. It was founded by Clint Jacks in Brisbane, ...

, Australia, New Zealand *

Rebels Motorcycle Club (Canada) The Rebels Motorcycle Club was an outlaw motorcycle club based in Western Canada that was founded in Red Deer, Alberta in 1968. It was one of the three dominant motorcycle clubs in the province of Alberta during the 1970s-1990s Along with the Gr ...

* Rebel, a beer brand produced by Havlíčkobrodsko brewery in Havlíčkův Brod, Czech Republic * Rebel, a brand name of camera; see

Canon EOS Canon EOS (Electro-Optical System) is an autofocus single-lens reflex camera (SLR) and mirrorless camera series produced by Canon Inc. Introduced in 1987 with the Canon EOS 650, all EOS cameras used 135 film, 35 mm photographic film, film until ...

Vehicles

Rambler Rebel The Rambler Rebel is an automobile that was produced by the American Motors Corporation (AMC) of Kenosha, Wisconsin for the 1957–1960 model years, as well as again for 1966 and 1967. Introduced as a stand-alone model in one body style, the 19 ...

automobiles *

AMC Rebel AMC may refer to: Film and television * AMC Theatres, an American movie theater chain * AMC Networks, an American entertainment company ** AMC (TV channel) ** AMC+, streaming service ** AMC Networks International, an entertainment company *** AM ...

automobiles *

Honda CM series One of the lines of Honda motorcycle A motorcycle (motorbike, bike, or trike (if three-wheeled)) is a two or three-wheeled motor vehicle steered by a handlebar. Motorcycle design varies greatly to suit a range of different purposes: long- ...

motorcycles

Sports team names

Berlin Rebels The Berlin Rebels are an American football team from Berlin, Germany. The team is playing in the German Football League, the highest level of American football in Germany. In the most recent seasons the Rebels managed to qualify for the play-offs ...

, an American football team from Berlin, Germany *

Dublin Rebels The Dublin Rebels are the most successful team in the history of the Irish American Football League. They have earned nine national championship wins (Shamrock Bowl XV, XVII, XVIII, XIX, XX, XXIV, XXV, XXX, XXXI), four league titles, three Euro ...

, an American Football team from Dublin, Ireland *

Franklin High School (Tennessee) Franklin High School is a public high school located in Franklin, Tennessee, United States. The school serves the north central section of Williamson County for students in grades 9–12. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Co ...

Melbourne Rebels The Melbourne Rebels is an Australian professional rugby union team based in Melbourne. They made their debut in SANZAR's Super Rugby tournament in 2011. They were the first privately owned professional rugby union team in Australia, until 2017 ...

, a rugby union team *

Melbourne Rebels (ARC) The Melbourne Rising is an Australian rugby union team based in Melbourne that competes in the National Rugby Championship (NRC). The team represents the rugby community in Victoria, Australia, Victoria and is organised and managed by Rugby Vi ...

, a former rugby union team *

Ole Miss Rebels The Ole Miss Rebels are the 18 men's and women's intercollegiate athletic teams that are funded by and represent the University of Mississippi, located in Oxford. The first was the football team, which began play in 1893. Originally known as th ...

, University of Mississippi *

Port Perry High School Port Perry High School is located in Port Perry, Ontario within the administrative responsibilities of the Durham District School Board. Port Perry High School is the oldest High School in Durham Region being first established in 1871. The schoo ...

, Ontario, Canada *

Saint Louis Priory School , image = , address = 500 South Mason Road , city = Creve Coeur , state = Missouri , zipcode = 63141 , country = United States , ...

, Creve Coeur, Missouri *

Somerset Rebels The Somerset Rebels were a British speedway team based in Highbridge, Somerset. Founded in 2000, the club competed in the British SGB Championship until 2019. Their home track was located at the Oak Tree Arena. History The club's stadium, The ...

, the British Speedway Premier league team based in Somerset *

South High School (Bakersfield, California) South High School is 1 of the 32 high school located in the Kern County District of Bakersfield, California in the United States. The school has approximately 2,150 students. As of May 7, 2021 the school mascot is known as the “Spartans” foll ...

South Burlington High School South Burlington High School (SBHS) is a public secondary school in the suburban municipality of South Burlington, Vermont, United States. The school colors are blue and grey and the nickname is the Wolves. Enrollment in 2013 was 869. History Ac ...

, Vermont *

UNLV Rebels The UNLV Rebels are the intercollegiate athletics teams that represent the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). The Rebels compete in the NCAA Division I (Football Bowl Subdivision for college football) as a member of the Mountain West Confer ...

, University of Nevada, Las Vegas *

Utah Tech University Utah Tech University (UT), formerly known as Dixie State University (DSU) and similar names, is a public university in St. George, Utah. The university offers about 240 programs (4 master's degrees, 53 bachelor's degrees, 18 associate degrees, 45 ...

in St George, Utah, formerly called their athletic teams the Rebels, when known as ''Dixie State University'' and similar names

Books

* ''Rebel'' (novel), a 1969 novel by Bediako Asare * ''

Rebel Magazine ''Rebel Magazine'' is a bi-annual fashion and lifestyle magazine, focusing on creative industries including designers, art, film and music. The magazine is published by University of Northampton , mottoeng = Let us not be ignorant ...

'', a British fashion and lifestyle magazine * ''Rebel'', a 1986 graphic novel by Pepe Moreno * ''Rebel'', the first book of

The Starbuck Chronicles The Starbuck Chronicles are a series of historical fiction novels by British author Bernard Cornwell set during the American Civil War. They follow the exploits of Boston-born Confederate officer Nathaniel Starbuck. Four novels have been written, ...

, a series by Bernard Cornwell *

R.E.B.E.L.S. Revolutionary Elite Brigade to Eradicate L.E.G.I.O.N. Supremacy (R.E.B.E.L.S.) is the name of two separate fictional revolutionary paramilitary groups in the DC Comics Universe. Both incarnations have been L.E.G.I.O.N. adversaries and are led by Vr ...

, two separate fictional revolutionary paramilitary groups in the DC Comics Universe * ''Rebel'', a 2019 novel by

Marie Lu Marie Lu (born 陸希未) is a Chinese-American young adult author. She is best known for the ''Legend'' series, novels set in a dystopian and militarized future, as well as the Young Elites series, the Warcross series, and ''Batman: Nightwalke ...

Film and television

* ''Rebel'' (1985 film), starring Matt Dillon * ''Rebel'' (2012 film), a Telugu action film written and directed by Raghava Lawrence * ''Rebel'' (2014 film), a Canadian short documentary film by Elle-Máijá Tailfeathers * ''Rebel'' (2015 film), a Kannada action film directed by

Rajendra Singh Babu S. V. Rajendra Singh Babu (born 22 October 1952) is an Indian filmmaker and occasional actor who works primarily in Kannada cinema. He was born and brought up in Mysore. His father Shankar Singh produced many films under the banner Mahatma Pict ...

* ''Rebel'' (2017 TV series), a 2017 Black Entertainment Television police drama * ''Rebel'' (2021 TV series), a 2021 ABC drama inspired by the life of Erin Brockovich * ''Rebel'' (Iranian TV series), an Iranian TV series made for Filimo's home show service * ''Rebel'' (2022 film), a Belgian film by

Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah Adil El Arbi (born June 30, 1988) and Bilall Fallah (born January 4, 1986) are Belgian film and television directors of Moroccan descent. The duo, collectively billed as Adil & Bilall, are known for writing and directing the feature films ''Ima ...

* "Rebels" (''Law & Order''), a 1995 episode of ''Law & Order'' * ''

Rebel Without a Cause ''Rebel Without a Cause'' is a 1955 American coming-of-age drama film about emotionally confused suburban, middle-class teenagers. Filmed in the then recently introduced CinemaScope format and directed by Nicholas Ray, it offered both social co ...

'', a 1955 film which also inspired the name of a character type *

Micah Sanders This is a list of fictional characters in the television series ''Heroes'', the ''Heroes'' graphic novels, and the ''Heroes'' webisodes. Main characters Character duration In its inaugural season, ''Heroes'' featured an ensemble cast o ...

, also known as Rebel, a character in the TV series ''Heroes'' * ''

Star Wars Rebels ''Star Wars Rebels'' is an American 3D animation, 3D animated science fiction on television, science fiction television series produced by Lucasfilm Animation and set in the ''Star Wars'' universe. It takes place over a decade after ''Episode ...

'', a 2014 animated TV series set in the ''Star Wars'' universe ** a member of the

Rebel Alliance The Alliance to Restore the Republic (colloquial: Rebel Alliance; the Rebellion; the Alliance; or the Rebels) is a fictional stateless interstellar coalition of republican dissidents, imperial defectors, revolutionary factions and anti-imperial ...

in the ''Star Wars'' universe

Music

Rebel Records Rebel Records is an independent American record label based in Charlottesville, Virginia that specializes in bluegrass and old time music. The label was founded in Mount Rainier, Maryland in 1959 by Dick Freeland, Bill Carroll and Sonny Compton. ...

, an American record label

Albums

* ''Rebel'' (John Miles album), 1976 * ''Rebel'', album by

Buzy (singer) Marie-Claire Girod (1957), best known by her stage name Buzy, is a French singer.Le petit Lecoeuvre illustré: Dictionnaire. Histoire des chansons de ...Fabien Lecoeuvre - 2015 2268080897 "De son vrai nom Marie-Claire Girod, Buzy se passionne d� ...

1989 * ''Rebels'' (album), a 2006 RBD album * ''Rebel'' (Lecrae album), 2008 * ''Rebel'' (Lynch Mob album), 2015 * ''Rebels'' (EP), a 2011 EP by Black Veil Brides

Songs

* "Rebels" (song), a song by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers from the 1985 album ''Southern Accents'' * "

Rebel Rebel "Rebel Rebel" is a song by English singer-songwriter David Bowie. It was released in the UK in February 1974 by RCA Records as the lead single from the album ''Diamond Dogs''. Written and produced by Bowie, the song is based around a distinctiv ...

", 1974 song by David Bowie * "Rebel", a song by Bryan Adams from the 1987 album '' Into the Fire''