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When We Rise

Name: When We Rise
Genre: Drama
Released: 2017-02-27
Duration: 45 min

2017 · 45m per ep · 12 · English · United States of America

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.

6.3(58 reviews)

3.8618% popularity

At a glance

Details

First air date: Feb 27, 2017
Last air date: Mar 3, 2017
Status: Ended
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 4
Episode runtime: 45m
Original language: English
Country: United States of America
Network / platform: ABC
Creator / showrunner: Dustin Lance Black
Certification: 12
Production companies: ABC Studios

Where to watch

Streaming availability has not been added yet.

Keywords

civil rightsminiserieslgbtlesbian

Seasons & episodes

Cast

Austin P. McKenzie

Young Cleve Jones

Emily Skeggs

Young Roma Guy

Jonathan Majors

Young Ken Jones

Fiona Dourif

Young Diane Jones

Rachel Griffiths

Diane Jones

Mary-Louise Parker

Roma Guy

Guy Pearce

Cleve Jones

Michael Kenneth Williams

Ken Jones

Ivory Aquino

Cecilia Chung

Debra Winger

Elena Kagan

David Hyde Pierce

Dr. Jones

Whoopi Goldberg

Pat Norman

Rosie O'Donnell

Del Martin

Media

No trailer available

Reviews & ratings

6.3

58 community reviews

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Alex Rivera5.3/103/18/2026
Binge-worthy
Every episode leaves you wanting more. The character arcs are exceptional.
52 found helpful
JK
Jordan Kim6.3/103/14/2026
Peak television
One of the best shows in its genre — tightly written and beautifully acted.
44 found helpful
SP
Sam Patel7.300000000000001/103/10/2026
Must-watch series
The season finales alone are worth the watch.
36 found helpful
ML
Morgan Lee5.3/103/6/2026
Brilliant writing
Gripping from the first scene. Already recommending to everyone.
28 found helpful
CW
Casey Wong6.3/103/2/2026
Slow burn payoff
Takes a few episodes to hit stride, then it's unstoppable.
20 found helpful