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Radio Rebel (2012): Cast & Plot

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Radio Rebel is a 2012 family drama directed by Peter Howitt, starring Debby Ryan as Tara, Sarena Parmar and Rowen Kahn. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Radio Rebel (2012) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Peter Howitt
Genres
Family , Comedy , Drama , Music
Original language
English
Studio
Two 4 The Money Media
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Radio Rebel About?

The premise of Radio Rebel without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Shy senior Tara dreads public speaking, hallway chatter or being called on in class. In her bedroom she loses herself to music, using her iPod to make mock broadcasts for Miami’s FM station, owned by her stepfather. When a slot opens at The SLAM, she steps behind the mic, becomes the confident ‘Radio Rebel’ and unexpectedly becomes a hit with her peers.

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Cast & crew

Radio Rebel Cast & Characters

Debby Ryan leads the cast as Tara, with Sarena Parmar as Audrey and Rowen Kahn as Larry. Directed by Peter Howitt; 24 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Peter Howitt

More films directed by Peter Howitt, best-rated first: Sliding Doors, Johnny English, Laws of Attraction and Scorched Earth.

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Plot

Radio Rebel Plot Summary

What happens in Radio Rebel from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Tara Adams is a shy, awkward teen at Lincoln Bay High who secretly doubles as Seattle’s most popular radio DJ, known to listeners as “Radio Rebel.” Her double life stays hidden from her friends and classmates—Audrey, Larry, and Barry—as she balances crushes, schoolwork, and a growing appetite for truth-telling through the mic. At home, Tara’s world is shaped by her stepfather, Rob, who runs SlamFM and begins to sense there’s more to his daughter than meets the eye. The pair share a tentative, aching bond as Rob tries to understand the music that moves his daughter.

Full summary

The whole story of Radio Rebel, scene by scene

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Videos

Radio Rebel Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

Radio Rebel Trailer - Disney Channel Official
  • Trailer Radio Rebel: OFFICIAL TRAILER
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Radio Rebel?

9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 9

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What is the secret alter‑ego of Tara Adams on the school radio station?
Cars

Cars in Radio Rebel

6 cars on screen, including the 2001 BMW M3 Cabrio E46 and the 2003 Jeep TJ.

All 6 cars
  • 2001 BMW M3 Cabrio E46 in Radio Rebel 2001 BMW M3 Cabrio E46 Minor role
  • 2003 Jeep TJ in Radio Rebel 2003 Jeep TJ Minor role
  • 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan in Radio Rebel 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Background role
  • 1993 Honda Civic Coupé in Radio Rebel 1993 Honda Civic Coupé Background role
Details

Radio Rebel Also Known As

19 alternative titles, including “Ράδιο Επαναστάτρια” and “Rebelde da Rádio”.

Also known as
  • Ράδιο Επαναστάτρια
  • Rebelde da Rádio
  • Rádio Rebelde
  • Rádió-Láz
  • Radio Rebel - Unüberhörbar
  • Radio Rebelde
  • Appelez-moi DJ Rebel
  • 电台甜心
  • Бунтарка
  • Bunt FM
  • Радио бунтарка
  • Радіо бунтарка
+7 more
  • Rádio Rebel
  • 라디오 레벨
  • Asi Radyo
  • Z nuly hviezdou
  • רדיו רבל
  • Rebela de la radio
  • 秘密のラジオ・ガール

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FAQ

Radio Rebel FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Radio Rebel, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Radio Rebel?

Radio Rebel runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Radio Rebel released?

Radio Rebel was released on February 17, 2012.

Who directed Radio Rebel?

Radio Rebel was directed by Peter Howitt.

More films by Peter Howitt

Who is in the cast of Radio Rebel?

Radio Rebel stars Debby Ryan as Tara, Sarena Parmar as Audrey and Rowen Kahn as Larry, among 24 credited actors.

Does Radio Rebel have a post-credit scene?

No. Radio Rebel has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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