Radio Rebel is a 2012 teen comedy television film based on a novel titled Shrinking Violet. The movie premiered on Disney Channel in the United States on February 17, 2012 and YTV in Canada on March 9, 2012. The movie was produced by MarVista Entertainment and Two 4 Money Media, in association with YTV and Disney Channel. The movie was directed by Peter Howitt, written by Erik Patterson & Jessica Scott. It stars Debby Ryan, Merritt Patterson, Adam DiMarco, Sarena Parmar and Nancy Robertson. The film follows a shy girl who goes undercover with a radio persona that allows her to express her true feelings. Her identity is put at risk when her school principal threatens to expel the young girl following a life of mischief.
| Genre | teen comedy |
| Based on | Shrinking Violet, by Danielle Joseph |
| Written by | Erik Patterson, Jessica Scott |
| Directed by | Peter Howitt |
| Starring | Debby Ryan, Merritt Patterson, Adam DiMarco, Sarena Parmar, Nancy Robertson |
| Theme music composer | James Jandrisch |
| Country of origin | United States, Canada |
| Original language(s) | English |
| Cinematography | Kamal Derkaoui |
| Editor(s) | Richard Schwadel |
| Running time | 85 minutes |
| Production company(s) | MarVista, Two 4 the Money Media, Disney Channel Original Productions |
| Distributor | Disney-ABC Domestic Television |
| Original network | Disney Channel (U.S.), YTV (Canada) |
| Netflix ID | 70236016 |
About Radio Rebel
Disney Channel Original movie about a shy high schooler who moonlights as a confident DJ. Based on the novel titled, Shrinking Violet.
Achievement of Radio Rebel
Some characters from the book were renamed for the film. The night of the premiere earned over 4 million viewers.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Radio Rebel
Films directed by Peter Howitt.. Films about radio people.. Canadian teen films.. Disney Channel Original Movie films.. Walt Disney Records soundtracks.. Films set in Seattle.. Canadian comedy films.. Canadian television films.. American teen comedy films.. Films shot in Vancouver.
Latest information about Radio Rebel updated on July 28 2021.
