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The Rising Place

2001·Movie
1h 33min·PG-13

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No stream option in US yet.

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The Rising Place fingerprint

Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving and romantic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy1
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Family, history, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

A story about discovering your heart in a place you never expected.

The close friendship of two young women, each of a different race, and their struggle to find purpose in their lives during this time of social injustice and world war.
Historical DramaSocial InjusticeFriendshipComing of AgeWorld War EraRacial TensionFemale EmpowermentMelancholyPersonal Struggle

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Directed by:

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Rising Place worth watching?

37
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 13%, and Metacritic 32). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Rising Place rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is The Rising Place?

1 h 33 min

The Rising Place runs 1 h 33 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Rising Place?

Critics23
Audiences72

Not quite. Audiences rate The Rising Place higher (72) than critics (23). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is The Rising Place in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.