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  • 2022
  • PG
  • Disney+
  • 1 h 53 m
  • 2022
  • PG
  • Disney+
  • 1 h 53 m

Summary Audiences have never seen a story like that of the Antetokounmpos. After emigrating from Nigeria to Greece, Charles and Vera Antetokounmpo (Dayo Okeniyi and Yetide Badaki, respectively) struggled to survive and provide for their five children, while living under the daily threat of deportation. With their oldest son still in Nigeria with...

Directed By: Akin Omotoso

Written By: Arash Amel

  • 2022
  • PG
  • Disney+
  • 1 h 53 m
  • 2022
  • PG
  • Disney+
  • 1 h 53 m

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Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews
74
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 5 User Ratings
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Summary Audiences have never seen a story like that of the Antetokounmpos. After emigrating from Nigeria to Greece, Charles and Vera Antetokounmpo (Dayo Okeniyi and Yetide Badaki, respectively) struggled to survive and provide for their five children, while living under the daily threat of deportation. With their oldest son still in Nigeria with...

Directed By: Akin Omotoso

Written By: Arash Amel

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 5 Critic Reviews
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88
Jun 24, 2022
So often, Disney films smooth over some of the uglier bits that plague human society. However, in showcasing Charles and Vera's journey from Lagos to Istanbul and eventually Athens, award-winning Nigerian film director Akin Omotoso refuses to shy away from the racism, xenophobia, humiliation, and everything else the two encounter.
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80
Jun 27, 2022
It’s not simply a movie about how Giannis became one of the most dominant players in the league. It’s about why Giannis is so lovable.
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80
Jun 24, 2022
Rise scores as first-rate family filmmaking and a worthy reminder that some dreams can and do come true — big time.
By Gary Goldstein FULL REVIEW
70
Jun 27, 2022
It is a solid sports biopic that aims to celebrate the cherished memories the Antetokounmpos have and their continued success as a united, happy, and prosperous family.
By Ferdosa Abdi FULL REVIEW
51
Jun 30, 2022
The movie’s points about immigration are made early; much of the rest amounts to good things eventually happening to talented and hard-working people. That might be a story, but it’s not much of a drama.
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Production Company Faliro House Productions, Walt Disney Pictures, Walt Disney Studios
Release Date Jun 24, 2022
Duration 1 h 53 m
Rating PG
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Tagline A King Will Come from Across the Sea
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Awards

Hollywood Music In Media Awards (HMMA)
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Black Reel Awards for Television
• 1 Nomination

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