Cast
Uche Agada
as Giannis Antetokounmpo
Dayo Okeniyi
as Charles Antetokounmpo
Yetide Badaki
as Veronica Antetokounmpo
Ral Agada
as Thanasis Antetokounmpo
Jaden Osimuwa
as Kostas Antetokounmpo
Elijah Sholanke
as Alexandros Antetokounmpo
Taylor Nichols
as John Hammond
Panos Koronis
as Takis Zivas
Manish Dayal
as Kevin Stephanides
Christos Loulis
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2022
Runtime1h 53m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG
GenresDrama
Votes309
DirectorAkin Omotoso
WritersArash Amel
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.6 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsRise
About Rise
After emigrating to Greece from Nigeria, Vera and Charles Antetokounmpo struggled to survive and provide for their five children, while living under the daily threat of deportation. Desperate to obtain Greek citizenship but undermined by a system that blocked them at every turn, the family's vision, determination and faith lifted them out of obscurity to launch the careers of three NBA champions.
Directed by Akin Omotoso, Rise leans on a strong ensemble — Uche Agada, Dayo Okeniyi, Yetide Badaki — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2022.
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