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Risen

2010·Movie
1h 56min
64
DecentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Thrilling

  • Adrenaline7
  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Uplifting and cathartic

Much of it is about family.

  • Hopefulness9
  • Catharsis9
  • Pathos8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Sports, a real life story, and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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About

As one of the rising talents of amateur boxing, Howard Winstone, a young Welsh boy from Merthyr Tydfil, was fast making a name for himself with his knock out right hand. A long professional fighting career surely beckoned? Then disaster strikes. An industrial accident results in Winstone losing three fingers on his right hand. Through sheer determination, and despite only being able to make a fist with one hand, Winstone develops a dynamic new style and begins boxing his way back up the amateur ranks eventually turning pro. Supported by his family and guided by new trainer, Eddie Thomas, Winstone becomes the Champion of Britain and then Europe. Now, with the hopes of an entire nation on his shoulders, he is stood poised to challenge for the crown of Featherweight Champion of the World ...
Inspirational Sports DramaBiographical TriumphOvercoming AdversityWelsh Working-Class HeritageBoxing Comeback StoryHeartwarming & UpliftingStrong Character StudyHistorical Realism

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No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Risen

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Risen legally?

Risen is included with a subscription to FlixFling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Risen worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 5.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Risen rated?

Violence

Content advisories: violence.

How long is Risen?

1 h 56 min

Risen runs 1 h 56 min.

Is Risen based on a true story?

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

What language is Risen in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch Risen?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Risen in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Risen use?

Running GagActor AllusionAll Deserts Have CactiAnachronism StewMaybe Magic, Maybe MundaneFunny Background EventAscended ExtraArtistic License – MilitaryArtistic License – HistoryMeaningful NameLa RésistanceTo the Painand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 storytelling tropes for Risen, including Running Gag, Actor Allusion, All Deserts Have Cacti.