Synopsis
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.
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Cast
- Uche AgadaGiannis Antetokounmpo
- Dayo OkeniyiCharles Antetokounmpo
- Yetide BadakiVeronica Antetokounmpo
- Ral AgadaThanasis Antetokounmpo
- Jaden OsimuwaKostas Antetokounmpo
- Elijah SholankeAlexandros Antetokounmpo
- Taylor NicholsJohn Hammond
- Panos KoronisTakis Zivas
- Manish DayalKevin Stephanides
- Christos LoulisPoco
Recommendations
- 88
RogerEbert.com
So often, Disney films smooth over some of the uglier bits that plague human society. However, in showcasing Charles and Vera's journey from Lagos to Istanbul and eventually Athens, award-winning Nigerian film director Akin Omotoso refuses to shy away from the racism, xenophobia, humiliation, and everything else the two encounter. - 80
Los Angeles Times
Rise scores as first-rate family filmmaking and a worthy reminder that some dreams can and do come true — big time. - 80
The New York Times
It’s not simply a movie about how Giannis became one of the most dominant players in the league. It’s about why Giannis is so lovable. - 70
Screen Rant
It is a solid sports biopic that aims to celebrate the cherished memories the Antetokounmpos have and their continued success as a united, happy, and prosperous family. - 51
TheWrap
The movie’s points about immigration are made early; much of the rest amounts to good things eventually happening to talented and hard-working people. That might be a story, but it’s not much of a drama.
