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Rize (2005): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

Rize (2005) movie poster

Rize is a 2005 music documentary directed by David LaChapelle, starring Tommy the Clown. It runs 1 hour 26 minutes and earned $4.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.

IMDb rating
7.1/10
worldwide gross
$4.6M
Metascore
74
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Rize (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 26m (86 min)
Director
David LaChapelle
Genres
Music , Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Rize About?

The premise of Rize without spoilers.

Following the 1992 Rodney King verdict, photographer David LaChapelle documents the vibrant energy of Los Angeles' South Central neighborhood. Dancer Tommy "The Clown" Johnson sparks a revolution in hip-hop culture with his unique and athletic dance style, initially known as clowning. This energetic form quickly evolves into krumping, a powerful and expressive dance phenomenon. Krumping becomes a global movement, challenging conventions and defying gravity with its raw athleticism and emotional intensity.

Rize Themes & Keywords

· 18 tags
  • dance
  • south central los angeles
  • gang
  • clowning
  • clown
  • hip hop
  • robbery
  • rivalry
  • mother son relationship
  • krump dancing
  • ghetto
  • drive by shooting
+6 more
  • dance school
  • dance contest
  • competition
  • church
  • amazing grace hymn
  • african american
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Cast & crew

Rize Cast

Tommy the Clown stars in Rize. Directed by David LaChapelle.

From the director

More from David LaChapelle

One more film directed by David LaChapelle: Heatherette x M.A.C.

Full filmography
Ratings

Rize Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Rize 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.

Box office

Rize Box Office

Rize grossed $4.6 million worldwide. $3.3 million came from the US and Canada and $1.3 million (28%) from the rest of the world.

2005 box office

Worldwide gross

$4.6M

US & Canada
$3.3M
International
$1.3M
US & Canada 72% Rest of the world 28%
Details

Rize Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Rize - Uns hält nichts auf!” and “Rize - Alzati e balla”.

Also known as
  • Rize - Uns hält nichts auf!
  • Rize - Alzati e balla
  • התרוממות
  • Подъем!
  • 街头舞魂
  • 라이즈
  • Dans Ateşi

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FAQ

Rize FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Rize, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Rize?

Rize runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

When was Rize released?

Rize was released on June 24, 2005.

Who directed Rize?

Rize was directed by David LaChapelle.

More films by David LaChapelle

Who is in the cast of Rize?

Rize stars Tommy the Clown.

How much did Rize make at the box office?

Rize grossed $4.6 million worldwide ($3.3 million domestic, $1.3 million international).

How is Rize rated?

Rize has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 74 on Metacritic and 66% on TMDB.

Does Rize have a post-credit scene?

No. Rize has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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