Favela Rising (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2005, Favela Rising is a notable film directed by Jeff Zimbalist.
What it’s about. A man emerges from the slums of Rio to lead the nonviolent cultural movement known as Afro-reggae.
Who’s in it. Favela Rising stars Zuenir Ventura as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Favela Rising has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Favela Rising page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Favela Rising (2005)?
- In US, Favela Rising is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Favela Rising worth watching?
- Favela Rising holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Favela Rising?
- Favela Rising stars Zuenir Ventura.
- When was Favela Rising released?
- Favela Rising was released in 2005.