Rise
“A king will come from across the sea.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-05-10
Top Cast
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Uche Agada
Giannis Antetokounmpo
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
Manish Dayal
Kevin Stephanides
Christos Loulis
Poco
Pilar Holland
Teresa Perez
Maximiliano Hernández
OKC Thunder Rep
Phil Blevins
Peristeri B. C. Point Guard
Efthimis Chalkidis
Haris Eleftheriou
Babis Hawk Konstantinou
Turkish Policeman
Lina Patsiou
Nurse #1
Nicolas Politis
NBA Scouter
Jake Schwencke
NBA Scouter
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
June 24, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Akin Omotoso
- Screenplay & Story
- Arash Amel
- Original Score
- Ré Olunuga
- Original Title
- Rise
- Country of Origin
- Greece, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Studios
- Walt Disney Pictures, Faliro House Productions, NBA Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Akin Omotoso
Arash Amel
Ré Olunuga
Kabelo Thathe
Vuyani Sondlo
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bernie Goldmann
Department Leadership Roster
Bernie Goldmann
Producer
Arash Amel
Screenplay
Vuyani Sondlo
Editor
Zack Duhame
Stunt Coordinator
Ré Olunuga
Original Music Composer
Kabelo Thathe
Director of Photography
Akin Omotoso
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rise
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What is Rise about?
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.
Who directed Rise?
Rise was directed by Akin Omotoso.
Who stars in Rise?
The principal cast of Rise includes Uche Agada, Dayo Okeniyi, Yetide Badaki, Ral Agada, Jaden Osimuwa.
When was Rise released and how long is it?
Rise was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for Rise?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rise was composed by Ré Olunuga.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Rise?
Rise holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).