Rise(2022)
A king will come from across the sea.
Rise Synopsis
After emigrating to Greece from Nigeria, Vera and Charles Antetokounmpo struggled to survive and provide for their five children, while living under the daily threat of deportation. Desperate to obtain Greek citizenship but undermined by a system that blocked them at every turn, the family's vision, determination and faith lifted them out of obscurity to launch the careers of three NBA champions.
Rise (2022) is a drama film directed by Akin Omotoso, released on June 23, 2022 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Uche Agada, Dayo Okeniyi, Yetide Badaki and Ral Agada. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 313 ratings.
- Director:
- Akin Omotoso
- Writers:
- Arash Amel
- Producers:
- Bernie Goldmann
- Cinematographer:
- Kabelo Thathe
- Composer:
- Ré Olunuga
- Production:
- Walt Disney Pictures, Faliro House Productions, NBA Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Rise (2022) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Rise before you stream it.
Rise Cast & Crew
Main cast
Uche Agada
as Giannis Antetokounmpo
Dayo Okeniyi
as Charles Antetokounmpo
Yetide Badaki
as Veronica Antetokounmpo
Ral Agada
as Thanasis Antetokounmpo
Jaden Osimuwa
as Kostas Antetokounmpo
Elijah Sholanke
as Alexandros Antetokounmpo
Taylor Nichols
as John Hammond
Panos Koronis
as Takis Zivas
Manish Dayal
as Kevin Stephanides
Christos Loulis
as Poco
Pilar Holland
as Teresa Perez
Maximiliano Hernández
as OKC Thunder Rep
Key crew
Directed by Akin Omotoso, written by Arash Amel, produced by Bernie Goldmann.
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Rise Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 313 ratings.
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Rise – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rise online?
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Rise (2022) is available to stream on Disney Plus. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Rise?
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The main cast of Rise (2022) includes Uche Agada, Dayo Okeniyi, Yetide Badaki, Ral Agada and Jaden Osimuwa. The film was directed by Akin Omotoso. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rise released?
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Rise was released on June 23, 2022 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is Rise worth watching?
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Rise (2022) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 313 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Rise?
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Yes. The official Rise trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.