Rising from Ashes (2013): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Rising from Ashes is a 2013 sports documentary directed by T.C. Johnstone. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes and earned $53,804 worldwide. Critics gave it 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 58 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 22m (82 min)
- Director
- T.C. Johnstone
- Genres
- Sport , Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- First Run Features
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Rising from Ashes About?
The premise of Rising from Ashes without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Former US Olympian Jock Boyer agrees to coach Rwanda's first national cycling team, guiding them on a challenging journey to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics. The team members overcome significant obstacles and personal hardships as they train, forging a powerful bond with Boyer and demonstrating incredible resilience in a nation recovering from tragedy. Their dedication to the sport becomes a source of hope and national pride.
Rising from Ashes Themes & Keywords
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- female frontal nudity
- female rear nudity
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The Director of Rising from Ashes
Directed by T.C. Johnstone.
- Director T.C. Johnstone
Rising from Ashes Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Rising from Ashes 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 58 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 79% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 84%
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Metacritic 58 Metascore
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TMDB 65% User score
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Rising from Ashes Plot Summary
What happens in Rising from Ashes from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As professional cyclist Jacques “Jock” Boyer (Jacques) arrives in Rwanda in 2006, he is confronted with the stark reality of a nation still grappling with the scars of the 1994 genocide. Among the survivors, many of whom are orphaned children, a passionate group forms a cycling team, aiming not just for athletic achievement but also for healing and a newfound sense of purpose. Boyer’s engagement with this nascent organization sets off a transformative journey that profoundly impacts both him and the young riders.
Full summary
The whole story of Rising from Ashes, scene by scene
Rising from Ashes Box Office
Rising from Ashes grossed $53,804 worldwide. $38,602 came from the US and Canada and $15,202 (28%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$53.8K
- US & Canada
- $38.6K
- International
- $15.2K
Rising from Ashes Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Rising from Ashes.
How Well Do You Know Rising from Ashes?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main professional cyclist featured in 'Rising from Ashes'?
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Rising from Ashes FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Rising from Ashes, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Rising from Ashes?
Rising from Ashes runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
When was Rising from Ashes released?
Rising from Ashes was released on August 2, 2013.
Who directed Rising from Ashes?
Rising from Ashes was directed by T.C. Johnstone.
How much did Rising from Ashes make at the box office?
Rising from Ashes grossed $53,804 worldwide ($38,602 domestic, $15,202 international).
How is Rising from Ashes rated?
Rising from Ashes has 79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Does Rising from Ashes have a post-credit scene?
No. Rising from Ashes has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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