Rise | Official Trailer | Disney+

RISE, an all-new Original movie, streaming June 24 only on @DisneyPlus!

Audiences have never seen a story like that of the Antetokounmpos. After emigrating from Nigeria to Greece, Charles and Vera Antetokounmpo (Dayo Okeniyi and Yetide Badaki, respectively) struggled to survive and provide for their five children, while living under the daily threat of deportation. With their oldest son still in Nigeria with relatives, the couple were desperate to obtain Greek citizenship but found themselves undermined by a system that blocked them at every turn. When they weren’t selling items to tourists on the streets of Athens with the rest of the family, the brothers – Giannis (Uche Agada) and Thanasis (Ral Agada) – would play basketball with a local youth team. Latecomers to the sport, they discovered their great abilities on the basketball court and worked hard to become world class athletes, along with brother, Kostas (Jaden Osimuwa). With the help of an agent, Giannis entered the NBA Draft in 2013 in a long shot prospect that would change not only his life but the life of his entire family. And last season, Giannis and Thanasis helped bring the Milwaukee Bucks their first championship ring in 50 years, while Kostas played for the previous season champs, the Los Angeles Lakers.

“Rise” stars Dayo Okeniyi, Yetide Badaki, Manish Dayal, Taylor Nichols, introducing Ral Agada and introducing Uche Agada. The film was directed by Akin Omotoso (“Vaya”), written by Arash Amel (“A Private War”) and produced by Bernie Goldmann (“300”). Giannis Antetokounmpo and Douglas S. Jones served as the executive producers.

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[ekd]

Imagine been Giannis at 27 ... watching this movie for yourself...mind-blowing... you must be really humble not losing it

[darkskinamerican]

As a Milwaukee fan, this trailer gave me chills. Giannis deserves his own movie, he’s the best right now

[dimipepes]

A living legend. Giannis and bis Brothers taught us what hard work, determination and faith mean. So proud of you, Greek freaks

[User]

Giannis definitely deserves this movie. All the great things he's doing in the NBA is really inspiring

[lukesabin]

As a Milwaukee resident, born and raised, I am so grateful to Giannis for everything he’s done and continues to do for our city. He is a beacon of hope in a league that has been defined by selfishness, greed and arrogance for decades. His humility, his honesty, his integrity, his work ethic, and his loyalty are almost unheard of from a star in any major sport in the US. Can’t wait for this movie. Milwaukee loves you, Giannis!

[akinyemiayomide]

As a Yoruba man. I'm proud of Giannis. The Greek-American-Nigerian.

He's done really well over the years and I can only wish him better.

[WanderingLB]

It’s insane that his life is literally a Disney movie, that if not actually true, would be panned for being completely unrealistic! His story is one for all kids to watch!

[realagentpenguin]

People like him give us hope. "They can knock us down, but they can't stop us from getting back up!". Watched the movie through tears of pain, but the tears of joy that followed was worth it!

[Bucketheads_CR]

I watched this movie myself and thought, “Wow, I never really new how bad some people have it. They can turn their lives around just like that. Really inspiring

[marcuswatson]

Generally stories about a player are best after a career is over. But Gianiss' main story will always be about his incredible development and his story from childhood to greatness and less about the entireity of his NBA career. That story is over, hes made it all the way to the top. Lets show all these kids from all over the world that basketball is a sport anyone from anywhere can play with dreams of making it to the NBA. And now Gianiss can begin adding to his basketball legacy and maybe in 15 years we get a documentary about his multiple championship runs, multiple MVP seasons, and the players that helped him along the way. For now though im excited for a movie that will probably define many kids dreams of playing in the NBA.

[ik]

I am Greek and all I can say is that we are definitely proud to have Giannis! What a legend he has become!

[WYYYE]

The two great actors that play the giannis and his brother were the same kids that taught me how to play video games when we were little. so proud to see where they are now🤌🏾

[Viqtor]

This made me smile like an idiot. Proud of how far Giannis has come

[dawngarcia]

Greatness is an understatement when we think of Giannis! He's a living legend and he's made everyone here in Wisconsin proud! Way to go Greek Freak!🏀🏆💪💜✊

[cc_spyros]

As a Greek man, I have to say that color doesn’t define if you are greek, it’s in your heart ❤️

[Shubster]

I just watched the movie with my mom, our hearts were moved. It opened my eyes to the wickedness immigrants were shown in a developing country as-well as the hardships they had to go through, I love how through the whole movie they put God as their strength, I love it

[conradmuhumuza]

Just watched this movie and I was really touched
It's a really inspiring story. My favourite quote in this movie was "When one person in the family scores, the whole family scores".
The Atetokoumpos are a force to be reckoned with in the NBA and they are just getting started!
Can't wait to see what the future holds for them.

[its.similoluwa]

As a Nigerian, its so nice to see people still respect and own their home country no matter were they live or grew up in

[stephenjack]

Giannis is an inspiration and the whole family is what we all want
Huge fan from india ❤️💗

[RACCARSUPPORT]

Milwaukee Bucks had a movie star in Ray Allen, now Giannis Antetokounmpo a movie star! I love it !!!!