Emmy-nominated action film starring new James Bond favourite available to stream on Netflix

Netflix’s original film Rebel Ridge flew relatively under the radar at the time of its release, but thanks to a recent Emmy nomination, it’s finally getting the attention it deserves. 

The high-octane 2024 film from filmmaker Jeremy Saulnier is in the running for Best Television Movie at the 2025 Emmys, up against Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, The Gorge, Mountainhead, and Nonnas.

With a 95% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes and a star-making turn from Bond frontrunner Aaron Pierre, it’s easy to see why fans are flocking to watch Rebel Ridge.

Written, directed, produced, and edited by Saulnier (Green Room, Hold the Dark), Rebel Ridge combines edge-of-your-seat suspense with sharp political undercurrents. 

The story follows Terry Richmond (Pierre), who arrives in the quiet town of Shelby Springs with a simple mission: post bail for his cousin. 

But when his life savings are wrongfully seized by local law enforcement, Terry is forced into a deadly standoff with the town’s police chief, Sandy Burnne (Don Johnson), and his militarized officers.

Teaming up with principled court clerk Summer McBride (AnnaSophia Robb), Terry uncovers a web of corruption that stretches far beyond a single arrest. 

As the stakes escalate, his mysterious past resurfaces – and it may be the town’s only hope for justice.

The ensemble cast also features David Denman, Emory Cohen, Steve Zissis, Zsané Jhé, Dana Lee, and James Cromwell. 

The film was honored with Best Movie Made for Television at the 30th Critics’ Television Awards, adding awards recognition to its critical success.

Reviewers have praised Rebel Ridge for its razor-sharp direction and Pierre’s breakout performance, with the Rotten Tomatoes consensus declaring: ‘An intelligent and gripping vehicle for Aaron Pierre’s star-making performance, Rebel Ridge lays down the law on its action-thriller contemporaries.’

Given the high quality of the film, some have wondered why it went straight to Netflix, with The Guardianarguing it should have gotten a major cinematic release: ‘… a movie that deserved the very most somehow saddled with the very least.’

The rave review concludes: ‘There’s such electricity to Rebel Ridge – I just hope enough people get the chance to feel it.’

Meanwhile, New York Magazine calls it an ‘instant slow-burn action classic.’

Whether you’re in it for the explosive action, layered storytelling, or to see what might just be a preview of the next James Bond in action, Rebel Ridge is streaming now on Netflix.

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