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Rise

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2022 | 113 min | Drama

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. If you loved Queen of Katwe or Hoosiers, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 53 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    95% on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.6 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Akin Omotoso

  • 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