Rise
"A king will come from across the sea."
Released 4 years ago in 2022. Rise is a drama film. directed by Akin Omotoso.
Starring Uche Agada, Dayo Okeniyi, and Yetide Badaki
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 23, 2022
3 years ago
Runtime
1h 53m
113 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (296 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Greece
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Director
Top Cast
Uche Agada
as Giannis Antetokounmpo
Dayo Okeniyi
as Charles Antetokounmpo
Yetide Badaki
as Veronica Antetokounmpo
Ral Agada
as Thanasis Antetokounmpo
Jaden Osimuwa
as Kostas Antetokounmpo
Elijah Sholanke
as Alexandros Antetokounmpo
Taylor Nichols
as John Hammond
Panos Koronis
as Takis Zivas
Manish Dayal
as Kevin Stephanides
Christos Loulis
as Poco
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Walt Disney Pictures
- Faliro House Productions
- NBA Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ob...
Who directed Rise?
Rise was directed by Akin Omotoso.
How long is Rise?
Rise has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was Rise released?
Rise was released on June 23, 2022 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rise?
The main cast of Rise includes Uche Agada, Dayo Okeniyi, Yetide Badaki, Ral Agada, Jaden Osimuwa.
Is Rise worth watching?
Rise has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 296 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.