Rise (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2019, Rise is a music and documentary film directed by Bárbara Wagner, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. Young, gifted and black! In an act of self-empowerment, a group of young Black people, mainly first and second generation immigrants from the Caribbean, have occupied the public space of the Toronto underground to perform their agitprop concept of edutainment – poets, rappers, singers and musicians.
Who’s in it. Rise stars Randell Adjei as Self, Nathan Baya as Self, Michie Mee and Chantal Rose as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Rise has proved divisive with audiences.
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 Rise page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rise tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rise (2019)?
- In US, Rise is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rise worth watching?
- Rise holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rise?
- Rise stars Randell Adjei, Nathan Baya, Michie Mee, Chantal Rose and Dynesti Williams.
- When was Rise released?
- Rise was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.