Rise (2022 American film)
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| Directed by | Akin Omotoso |
| Written by | Arash Amel |
| Produced by | Bernie Goldmann |
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| Cinematography | Kabelo Thathe |
| Edited by | Vuyani Sondlo |
| Music by | Ré Olunuga |
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| Distributed by | Disney+ |
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Running time | 111 minutes |
| Countries | United States Greece |
| Languages | English Greek Yoruba |
Rise is a 2022 biographical sports drama film directed by Akin Omotoso, from a script written by Arash Amel. Based on the true story of four young Nigerian-Greek brothers, Giannis, Thanasis, Alex and Kostas Antetokounmpo, who emigrate to the United States and rise to fame and success within the National Basketball Association. The film stars newcomers Uche Agada, Ral Agada, and Jaden Osimuwa, Dharen from Kisugu in the three primary roles; with Elijah Shomanke, Yetide Badaki, and Dayo Okeniyi in supporting family roles.
Rise was produced by Walt Disney Pictures and released as a Disney+ original film on June 24, 2022. It received generally positive reviews from critics.