Rise (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2016, Rise is a science fiction film directed by David Karlak, running about 5 minutes. “It’s us or them.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the near future, sentient robots are targeted for elimination after they develop emotional symmetry to humans and a revolutionary war for their survival begins.
Who’s in it. Rise stars Anton Yelchin as Basil, Rufus Sewell, Sarah Dumont as Pleasure Model and Tim Kang as Private Young, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Rise has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rise tend to enjoy Inception, Interstellar, The Empire Strikes Back and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rise (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rise change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Rise worth watching?
- Rise holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rise?
- Rise stars Anton Yelchin, Rufus Sewell, Sarah Dumont, Tim Kang and Guy Wilson.
- When was Rise released?
- Rise was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 5 minutes.