When We Rise (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Series · ★ 6.2
Released in 2017, When We Rise is a drama series.
What it’s about. The personal and political struggles, setbacks and triumphs of a diverse family of LGBT men and women who helped pioneer one of the last legs of the U.S. Civil Rights movement from its turbulent infancy in the 20th century to the once unfathomable successes of today. The period piece tells the history of the gay rights movement, starting with the Stonewall Riots in 1969.
Who’s in it. When We Rise stars Austin P. McKenzie as Young Cleve Jones, Emily Skeggs as Young Roma Guy, Jonathan Majors as Young Ken Jones and Fiona Dourif as Young Diane Jones, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, When We Rise has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When We Rise page.
If you liked it. Fans of When We Rise tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When We Rise (2017)?
- In US, When We Rise is available to stream on Hulu, 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 When We Rise worth watching?
- When We Rise holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in When We Rise?
- When We Rise stars Austin P. McKenzie, Emily Skeggs, Jonathan Majors, Fiona Dourif and Rachel Griffiths.
- When was When We Rise released?
- When We Rise was released in 2017.