Dynamic Watchlist Hub: May 09, 2026

10 Best Movies Like Rise

If you loved Rise, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
My All American

My All American

2015★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Rise for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Freddie Steinmark, an underdog on the gridiron, faces the toughest challenge of his life after leading his team to a championship season....

#2
Blue Chips

Blue Chips

1994★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Rise for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Pete Bell, a college basketball coach is under a lot of pressure. His team isn't winning and he cannot attract new players. The stars of the future are secretly being paid by boost...

#3
Queen of Katwe

Queen of Katwe

2016★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Rise for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A young girl overcomes her disadvantaged upbringing in the slums of Uganda to become a Chess master....

#4
Pride

Pride

2007★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Rise for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Coach Jim Ellis shocks the community and changes lives when, aided by a local janitor, he sets out to form Philadelphia's first black swim team. But the odds are against them as th...

#5
Glory Road

Glory Road

2006★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Rise for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

In 1966, Texas Western coach Don Haskins led the first all-black starting line-up for a college basketball team to the NCAA national championship....

#6
Home Run

Home Run

2013★ 6.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Rise for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A pro ball player with a substance abuse problem is forced into rehab in his hometown, finding new hope when he gets honest about his checkered past, and takes on coaching duties f...

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