The Rise of RFK Jr.
Synopsis
Tracing the dramatic and controversial rise of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., FRONTLINE examines how the scion of a storied dynasty endured tragedy and scandal, broke with the Democratic Party and his family, stoked conspiracy theories, and is reshaping government and public health.
Top Cast
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Self (archival footage)
Will Lyman
Narrator
Donald Trump
Self (archival footage)
Joe Biden
Self (archival footage)
Joe Rogan
Self (archival footage)
Del Matthew Bigtree
Self
Calley Means
Self
Claire Malone
Self
Rebecca Davis O'Brian
Self
Joe Hagan
Self
Dick Russell
Self
Rebecca Traister
Self
Stephen Kennedy Smith
Self
Fintan O'Toole
Self
Skip Hine
Self
Gavin de Becker
Self
Kurt Andersen
Self
Blake Fleetwood
Self
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Kirk
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Kirk, Mike Wiser, Lauren Prestileo
- Original Score
- John E. Low
- Original Title
- The Rise of RFK Jr.
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- FRONTLINE, PBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Kirk
Michael Kirk, Mike Wiser, Lauren Prestileo
John E. Low
Ben McCoy
Elliott Choi
Michael Kirk, Mike Wiser, Vanessa Fica, Elliott Choi
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Kirk
Writer
Michael Kirk
Producer
Michael Kirk
Director
Mike Wiser
Writer
Mike Wiser
Producer
Vanessa Fica
Producer
Elliott Choi
Producer
Elliott Choi
Editor
Ben McCoy
Director of Photography
John E. Low
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rise of RFK Jr.
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What is The Rise of RFK Jr. about?
Tracing the dramatic and controversial rise of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., FRONTLINE examines how the scion of a storied dynasty endured tragedy and scandal, broke with the Democratic Party and his family, stoked conspiracy theories, and is reshaping government and public health.
Who directed The Rise of RFK Jr.?
The Rise of RFK Jr. was directed by Michael Kirk.
Who stars in The Rise of RFK Jr.?
The principal cast of The Rise of RFK Jr. includes Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Will Lyman, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Joe Rogan.
When was The Rise of RFK Jr. released and how long is it?
The Rise of RFK Jr. was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for The Rise of RFK Jr.?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rise of RFK Jr. was composed by John E. Low.