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76% Critic Match
Rise
“A king will come from across the sea.”
7.6 / 10• 2022• 1h 53m•PG• English
Drama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Uche Agada
Giannis Antetokounmpo
Lead
Dayo Okeniyi
Charles Antetokounmpo
Yetide Badaki
Veronica Antetokounmpo
Ral Agada
Thanasis Antetokounmpo
Jaden Osimuwa
Kostas Antetokounmpo
Elijah Sholanke
Alexandros Antetokounmpo
Taylor Nichols
John Hammond
Panos Koronis
Takis Zivas
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Akin Omotoso's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Rise is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
