What is Rise like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Rise as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.

No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Rise.

Which films are like Rise?

Films with a similar feel include Coach Carter, Race, and 42.

Where can I watch Rise?

In United States, Rise streams on Disney Plus.

20221h 53mDrama

Rise

Name: Rise
Genre: Drama
Released: 2022-06-23
Duration: 1 h 53 min
Rating: 7.599999904632568
Cast: Uche Agada, Dayo Okeniyi, Yetide Badaki, Ral Agada, Jaden Osimuwa

Three Nigerian-Greek brothers, raised in Athens by immigrant parents, are discovered on public basketball courts and pursue a dream of the NBA.

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Ember's analysis

MoodBright
EnergyEnergetic
PacingMeasured
IntensityMild
ComplexityEasy to follow
ViolenceNone

More about the film

OverviewA family's struggle for a better life leads to unexpected greatness on the basketball court.

A family's struggle for a better life leads to unexpected greatness on the basketball court.

What critics saidCritics find Rise a sincere, inspirational sports biopic whose strong performances and true-life story carry the film.

Critics find Rise a sincere, inspirational sports biopic whose strong performances and true-life story carry the film.

What sets it apartMay contain story progression spoilers

parents work hard to provide for five children while deportation threatens the family
brothers take frustrations to public courts and discover their natural talent

Films like Rise, and whyCoach Carter, Race, 42

Coach Cartershared inspirational sports biography arc, underdog rise through hard work and family sacrifice
Raceshared true-story sports biopic tone, immigrant family determination, earnest uplift
42shared biographical sports drama about a gifted athlete's rise from modest origins

Movie DetailsAkin Omotoso · 2022 · 113 min

Director: Akin Omotoso
Release Date: 2022-06-23
Runtime: 113 min
Rating: 7.6 / 10 (318)

Common questionsWhat is Rise about?

What is Rise about?: Three Nigerian-Greek brothers, raised in Athens by immigrant parents, are discovered on public basketball courts and pursue a dream of the NBA.
What is Rise like to watch?: Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Rise as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as easy to follow.
Is Rise violent?: No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Rise.
What did critics think of Rise?: Critics find Rise a sincere, inspirational sports biopic whose strong performances and true-life story carry the film.
Which films are like Rise?: Films with a similar feel include Coach Carter, Race, and 42.
How long is Rise?: Rise runs 113 minutes.
Where can I watch Rise?: In United States, Rise streams on Disney Plus.

Cast

Akin OmotosoDirector
Uche AgadaGiannis Antetokounmpo
Dayo OkeniyiCharles Antetokounmpo
Yetide BadakiVeronica Antetokounmpo
Ral AgadaThanasis Antetokounmpo
Jaden OsimuwaKostas Antetokounmpo
Elijah SholankeAlexandros Antetokounmpo
Taylor NicholsJohn Hammond
Panos KoronisTakis Zivas
Manish DayalKevin Stephanides
Christos LoulisPoco

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