Girl Rising (2013): cast, story & where to watch

2013 · Film · ★ 6.9

Girl Rising poster

Released in 2013, Girl Rising is a documentary film directed by Richard Robbins, running about 101 minutes. “One Girl with Courage is a Revolution” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Nine filmmakers each profile a young girl from a different part of the world to weave a global tapestry of youth in the 21st century.

Who’s in it. Girl Rising stars Priyanka Chopra Jonas as Narrator - India (voice), Selena Gomez as Narrator - Sierra Leone (voice), Anne Hathaway as Narrator - Afghanistan (voice) and Salma Hayek Pinault as Narrator - Peru (voice), among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Girl Rising has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Philo and Cineverse Amazon Channel 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 Girl Rising page.

If you liked it. Fans of Girl Rising tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Girl Rising (2013)?
In US, Girl Rising is available to stream on fuboTV, Philo and Cineverse Amazon Channel, 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 Girl Rising worth watching?
Girl Rising holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Girl Rising?
Girl Rising stars Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Selena Gomez, Anne Hathaway, Salma Hayek Pinault and Cate Blanchett.
When was Girl Rising released?
Girl Rising was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.