Rise

2019·Movie
20min
65
GoodGoodWatch score

Where to watch

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Rise fingerprint

Striking style.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Hopeful and cathartic

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Hopefulness8
  • Coming of Age8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit

  • Wit & Wordplay8
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, show business, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout dialogue and performances

  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Acting8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography7

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

Young, gifted and black! In an act of self-empowerment, a group of young Black people, mainly first and second generation immigrants from the Caribbean, have occupied the public space of the Toronto underground to perform their agitprop concept of edutainment – poets, rappers, singers and musicians.
Inspiring Documentary DramaYouthful Activism & ArtistryToronto Underground CulturePoetry Slam & Hip-Hop FusionBlack Identity ExplorationEducational EntertainmentCommunity EmpowermentVibrant Musical PerformanceSociopolitical Awakening

Crew

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Rise

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Rise legally?

You can watch it free with ads on AsianCrush, Fawesome, and Cineverse. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Rise worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 100%, and Metacritic 88). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Rise rated?

Strong language

Content advisories: strong language.

How long is Rise?

0 h 20 min

Rise runs 0 h 20 min.

Is Rise based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Rise?

Critics94
Audiences74

Not quite. Critics rate Rise higher (94) than audiences (74). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Rise in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Brazil, Canada, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Rise?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Rise in 6 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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