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The Rising Place

2001Movie1 h 33 minPG-13

Drama
37
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic32–Rotten Tomatoes13%80%

A moving, romantic drama movie about family and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Historical Drama
  • Social Injustice
  • Friendship
  • Coming of Age
  • World War Era
  • Racial Tension
  • Female Empowerment
  • Melancholy
  • Personal Struggle

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Tom Rice
Written by
David Armstrong, Tom Rice

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Facts

February 1, 2001 · 1 h 33 min · PG-13

Released
February 1, 2001
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Rising Place worth watching?"

Questions about The Rising Place

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Rising Place worth watching?

37
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 37 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 13%, and Metacritic 32). Audiences rate it higher (72 out of 100) than critics (23).

Is The Rising Place okay for kids?

PG-13

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Rising Place good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is The Rising Place plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.