Rise(2022)
“A king will come from across the sea.”
Overview
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.
Director
Akin Omotoso
Studio
Walt Disney Pictures
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
Pilar Holland
as Teresa Perez
Maximiliano Hernández
as OKC Thunder Rep
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2022
Runtime
1h 53m
Language
English
Rating
7.6 / 10
Production Companies
Walt Disney Pictures • Faliro House Productions • NBA Entertainment
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch 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 and released in 2022. It is a drama film.
How long is Rise?▼
Rise has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
Who stars in Rise?▼
The cast of Rise includes 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 and more.
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