The Rise (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2012, The Rise is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Rowan Athale, running about 106 minutes. “He gave a year of his life. Now he's stealing it back.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young man recently released from prison recruits his three best friends to rob the local drug kingpin who is responsible for his incarceration.
Who’s in it. The Rise stars Luke Treadaway as Harvey, Timothy Spall as D I West, Matthew Lewis as Dodd and Iwan Rheon as Dempsey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, The Rise has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Fandor and History Vault and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Rise page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Rise tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Rise (2012)?
- In US, The Rise is available to stream on Fandor and History Vault, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Rise worth watching?
- The Rise holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Rise?
- The Rise stars Luke Treadaway, Timothy Spall, Matthew Lewis, Iwan Rheon and Neil Maskell.
- When was The Rise released?
- The Rise was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.