Rising Stars (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 2010, Rising Stars is a drama, family and music film directed by Daniel Millican, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Challenged with creating songs and music videos, three musical acts find more than their futures on the line when the competition gets fierce and their lives are caught on tape broadcast to the nation. Egos clash and worlds collide as these teens find how far they will go to win the coveted prize and achieve stardom.
Who’s in it. Rising Stars stars Fisher Stevens as Mo, Barry Corbin as Farmer, Catherine Mary Stewart as Ms. Cage and Leon G. Thomas III as J.R., among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Rising Stars has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rising Stars page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rising Stars tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rising Stars (2010)?
- In US, Rising Stars is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rising Stars worth watching?
- Rising Stars holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rising Stars?
- Rising Stars stars Fisher Stevens, Barry Corbin, Catherine Mary Stewart, Leon G. Thomas III and Lauren Ashley Carter.
- When was Rising Stars released?
- Rising Stars was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.