Rise 2022
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56 Reviews
76%
Gummy
20%
SplatAfter 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Giannis Antetokounmpo
as Charles Antetokounmpo
as Veronica Antetokounmpo
as Thanasis Antetokounmpo
as Kostas Antetokounmpo
as Alexandros Antetokounmpo
as John Hammond
as Takis Zivas
as Kevin Stephanides
as Poco
Director:
Writer:
Arash Amel
Stars:
Uche Agada, Dayo Okeniyi, Yetide Badaki, Ral Agada, Jaden Osimuwa, Elijah Sholanke, Taylor Nichols, Panos Koronis, Manish Dayal, Christos Loulis,
Genres:
Drama
Release Date:
2022 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
113 min
MMPA Rating:
PG
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Rise
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
AA
Cast
as Giannis Antetokounmpo
as Charles Antetokounmpo
as Veronica Antetokounmpo
as Thanasis Antetokounmpo
as Kostas Antetokounmpo
as Alexandros Antetokounmpo
as John Hammond
as Takis Zivas
as Kevin Stephanides
as Poco
as Teresa Perez
as OKC Thunder Rep
as Peristeri B. C. Point Guard
as Haris Eleftheriou
as Turkish Policeman
as Nurse #1
as NBA Scouter
as NBA Scouter
as Young Giannis
as Young Thanasis
as Young Kostas
as Young Alexandros
as Himself (archive footage) (uncredited)
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