Rebel Ridge

Rebel Ridge

Year: 2024

Runtime: 2 h 11 m

Language: english

Director: Jeremy Saulnier

ActionCrimeDramaThriller

"Rebel Ridge" hurtles through a landscape of American injustice, fueled by electrifying action and sharp wit. This gritty thriller exposes societal flaws while keeping audiences on the edge of their seats with pulse-pounding suspense.

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Timeline – Rebel Ridge (2024)
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1

Terry Arrives in Shelby Springs

Terry Richmond, a Marine Corps veteran, arrives in Shelby Springs, Louisiana, with the intention to post bail for his cousin Mike Simmons. He is also looking to buy a pickup truck to help start a new life for both of them, away from their troubled past.

Shelby Springs, Louisiana
2

Civil Forfeiture by Police

Terry's plans quickly go awry when he is rammed by police officers Evan Marston and Steve Lann. They seize his legitimate $36,000 under civil forfeiture, despite Terry's attempts to explain the situation.

Shelby Springs, Louisiana
3

Help from Summer McBride

At the courthouse, clerk Elliot refuses to help Terry with the necessary paperwork for Mike's bail. However, another employee, Summer McBride, agrees to prepare the forms if Terry can gather the required $10,000.

Courthouse, Shelby Springs
4

Desperate Plea at the Police Station

Terry goes to the police station to report the cash as stolen. However, he is met with hostility from Officer Jessica Sims and police chief Sandy Burnne, who dismiss his concerns and advise him to return later.

Police Station, Shelby Springs
5

Race Against Time

On Monday, Terry learns that the bus transferring Mike to state prison has already left. In a frantic race, he catches up to Mike, warning him to stay safe until he can post bail.

Road to State Prison
6

Failed Attempts for Help

Terry tries to reach out to his former business partner, Liu, for financial assistance but learns that Liu's restaurant has been raided by the police. He returns to the station but is once again rebuffed by Chief Burnne.

Police Station, Shelby Springs
7

Confrontation with the Police

In a tense confrontation, Terry, a close-quarters combat expert, subdues Lann and Burnne, forcing Sims to give back the bail money. He uses this opportunity to escape, aided by Summer.

Police Station, Shelby Springs
8

Tragic News at the Hospital

After being captured again, Terry is taken to the hospital, where he learns that Mike has been stabbed after processing. In exchange for his freedom, he is offered the remaining money and the truck, which he reluctantly accepts.

Hospital, Shelby Springs
9

Summer in Danger

Later that night, Terry receives a disturbing call from Summer, who has been drugged by the police. Despite his exhaustion, he decides to return to help her, understanding the dire situation she's in.

Shelby Springs
10

Uncovering the Cover-up

Terry and Summer confront clerks Elliot and the judge, uncovering a local cover-up involving detainees held for misdemeanors without legal representation. They discover that police dashcam footage is being withheld.

Courthouse, Shelby Springs
11

Escape with Evidence

In a daring move, Terry and Summer break into the courthouse basement to retrieve vital evidence before the police arrive. In the chaos, Summer is captured while trying to dispose of her drug test sample.

Courthouse Basement, Shelby Springs
12

Terry's Daring Rescue Plan

To secure Summer's freedom, Terry arranges a swap for the evidence footage at Rebel Ridge. As they prepare for the exchange, tension rises and dangerous complications arise.

Rebel Ridge
13

Betrayal and Escalation

During the swap, Lann destroys the evidence footage and reveals that Summer is in danger of an overdose. A desperate Terry is forced to confront the unethical actions of the police and fight for their survival.

Rebel Ridge
14

The Fight for Justice

In a climactic confrontation, Terry engages the police to rescue Summer and save Marston, who is gravely injured. With bold actions and quick thinking, they navigate through chaos to secure their escape.

Police Station, Shelby Springs
15

Secure the Incriminating Footage

Terry manages to recover the important dashcam footage, which holds the key to exposing the corruption. As he waits anxiously in the hospital, he hopes for justice for both himself and Summer.

Hospital, Shelby Springs

Last Updated: November 15, 2024 at 15:33

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