Release calendarTop 250 moviesMost popular moviesBrowse movies by genreTop box officeShowtimes & ticketsMovie newsIndia movie spotlight
    What's on TV & streamingTop 250 TV showsMost popular TV showsBrowse TV shows by genreTV news
    What to watchLatest trailersIMDb OriginalsIMDb PicksIMDb SpotlightFamily entertainment guideIMDb Podcasts
    OscarsEmmysSan Diego Comic-ConSummer Watch GuideToronto Int'l Film FestivalSTARmeter AwardsAwards CentralFestival CentralAll events
    Born todayMost popular celebsCelebrity news
    Help centerContributor zonePolls
For industry professionals
  • Language
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Watchlist
Sign in
  • Fully supported
  • English (United States)
    Partially supported
  • Français (Canada)
  • Français (France)
  • Deutsch (Deutschland)
  • हिंदी (भारत)
  • Italiano (Italia)
  • Português (Brasil)
  • Español (España)
  • Español (México)
Use app
  • Cast & crew
  • User reviews
  • Trivia
  • FAQ
IMDbPro

Rising Phoenix

  • 2020
  • PG-13
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
1.9K
YOUR RATING
Ellie Cole in Rising Phoenix (2020)
Watch Official Trailer
Play trailer1:58
3 Videos
16 Photos
Sports DocumentaryDocumentarySport

The history and current standing of the Paralympic Games, which has grown to become the world's third largest sporting event.The history and current standing of the Paralympic Games, which has grown to become the world's third largest sporting event.The history and current standing of the Paralympic Games, which has grown to become the world's third largest sporting event.

  • Directors
    • Ian Bonhôte
    • Peter Ettedgui
  • Stars
    • Jean-Baptiste Alaize
    • Ryley Batt
    • Ellie Cole
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    1.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Ian Bonhôte
      • Peter Ettedgui
    • Stars
      • Jean-Baptiste Alaize
      • Ryley Batt
      • Ellie Cole
    • 29User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
    • 76Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 8 nominations total

    Videos3

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:58
    Official Trailer
    Rising Phoenix (Lyric Video)
    Clip 4:00
    Rising Phoenix (Lyric Video)
    Rising Phoenix (Lyric Video)
    Clip 4:00
    Rising Phoenix (Lyric Video)
    Rising Phoenix: Le Pouvoir Du Sport, Par Le Prince Harry Et Les Athletes De (French Subtitled)
    Featurette 2:44
    Rising Phoenix: Le Pouvoir Du Sport, Par Le Prince Harry Et Les Athletes De (French Subtitled)

    Photos15

    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster
    View Poster

    Top cast17

    Edit
    Jean-Baptiste Alaize
    • Self - Para Long Jump, France
    Ryley Batt
    • Self - Wheelchair Rugby, Australia
    Ellie Cole
    • Self - Para Swimming, Australia
    Philip Craven
    • Self - Former President of the IPC
    • (as Sir Philip Craven MBE)
    Xavier Gonzalez
    • Self - Former CEO of the IPC
    Eva Loeffler
    • Self - Daughter of Sir Ludwig Guttmann CBE
    • (as Eva Loeffler OBE)
    Ntando Mahlangu
    • Self - Para Athletics, South Africa
    Tatyana McFadden
    Tatyana McFadden
    • Self - Para Athletics, United States
    Andrew Parsons
    • Self - President of the IPC
    Jonnie Peacock
    • Self - Para Athletics, Great Britain
    • (as Jonnie Peacock MBE)
    Matt Stutzman
    • Self - Para Archery, United States
    Prince Harry
    Prince Harry
    • Self - Founder of the Invictus Games
    • (as The Duke of Sussex)
    Bebe Vio
    • Self - Wheelchair Fencing, Italy
    Cui Zhe
    • Self - Powerlifting, China
    Ellen DeGeneres
    Ellen DeGeneres
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Ken Sutcliffe
    • Self
    • (archive sound)
    Philippa Thomas
    • Self - BBC World News Today insert
    • (archive footage)
    • Directors
      • Ian Bonhôte
      • Peter Ettedgui
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews29

    8.11.9K
    1
    2
    3
    4
    5
    6
    7
    8
    9
    10

    Featured reviews

    10kristi2374

    Wow!

    This was SOOOOO good! I have not noticed it on my Netflix home page. In fact, I had to do a name search to find it on Netflix. I actually noticed it on the "More Like This" section on IMDB after rating My Octopus Teacher. Wow! I am so glad that it was there! I haven't ever watched the Paralympic Games, but I am just as excited to see them next year. I am actually more excited to see them than the Olympic Games. This documentary was so touching. I absolutely loved it!
    10kbaugh-87126

    A Story Untold

    This is a really interesting film set more as a group of stories than a standard documentary. It is equal parts uplifting and engaging. The important thing here is it shines a light on incredible athletes and people who are often hidden behind able-bodies counterparts.

    What I found most engaging was that with each person featured, the audience got to know their story and a little about their past and journey to the Paralympics. I can agree it can feel a bit rushed, but that's only because each person's story and journey had enough meat to be its own movie. But, it seems like Parasport champions don't get these kind of fictional power stories like other athletes such as Michael Jordan, Michael Bennett, IU basketball, the 1980 US Hockey team, a horse named Seabiscuit, the Oakland As, you get the idea. These are all inspiring stories, and every on of the athletes who participate in the Paralympics can equal them.

    I don't agree with The NY Times narrow view of the documentary lambasting it for showing athletes at the top of their game and that using the idea that this is some sort of advertisement as a negative. Of course it is! In the best way. The Paralympics do not receive widespread attention it deserves. Look what almost happened in Rio. If watching this documentary is an inducement for someone, who would otherwise be unaware of the amazing athletes or the sports, to take interest and start following, well that's sort of the point. And this film showcases it well. Documentaries are made to bring attention to the subject matter to shine the light in a positive or eye opening way or provide commentary on the subject matter.

    I rated this a 10 because I really want to encourage people to see this documentary because the content is fantastic. If this was getting more attention I'd realistically rate it an 8 from a pure technical film standpoint. Some of the cuts and editing choices could have been done a bit better. It did have that feeling that they needed to get everything in this one film because it was their only chance. This easily could have been set as a short docu-series with each episode focusing on an individual athlete and overlaying the history and recent olympics. However, the content, as mentioned, was fantastic.
    10virginialeigh

    Exciting

    I am not usually one for documentaries but this one was riveting and had me sitting on the edge of my seat. Although I was surprised to find myself in tears at certain times and laughing at other times. This has forever changed my mind about the Paralympics and something that I would like to attend in the future.
    8darrenpatterson

    A must watch

    The challenges and successes of both the athletes and the Paralympics are wEll told in this inspirational and must see documentary.
    8MrRangos

    Inspiring!

    A must watch documentary. The stories were so inspiring & emotional... The journey these individuals have gone through is extraordinary.

    More like this

    Cuba and the Cameraman
    8.2
    Cuba and the Cameraman
    Becoming
    7.0
    Becoming
    The Three Deaths of Marisela Escobedo
    8.1
    The Three Deaths of Marisela Escobedo
    Disclosure
    8.1
    Disclosure
    Phoenix Rising
    7.2
    Phoenix Rising
    How to Become a Tyrant
    7.4
    How to Become a Tyrant
    Mission Blue
    7.9
    Mission Blue
    The Way I See It
    8.2
    The Way I See It
    McQueen
    7.7
    McQueen
    Strokes of Genius
    8.1
    Strokes of Genius
    The Lost Children
    7.0
    The Lost Children
    Athlete A
    7.6
    Athlete A

    Storyline

    Edit

    Did you know

    Edit
    • Trivia
      The cheetah in Ntando's running scene is named Savannah.
    • Connections
      Featured in Subject (2022)

    Top picks

    Sign in to rate and Watchlist for personalized recommendations
    Sign in

    FAQ

    • How long is Rising Phoenix?Powered by Alexa

    Details

    Edit
    • Release date
      • August 26, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Anka Yükseliyor: Paralimpik Oyunları'nın Hikâyesi
    • Production companies
      • HTYT Films
      • Misfits Entertainment
      • Passion Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    Edit
    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

    Contribute to this page

    Suggest an edit or add missing content
    • Learn more about contributing
    Edit page

    More to explore

    Recently viewed

    Please enable browser cookies to use this feature. Learn more.
    Get the IMDb App
    Sign in for more accessSign in for more access
    Follow IMDb on social
    Get the IMDb App
    For Android and iOS
    Get the IMDb App
    • Help
    • Site Index
    • IMDbPro
    • Box Office Mojo
    • License IMDb Data
    • Press Room
    • Advertising
    • Jobs
    • Conditions of Use
    • Privacy Policy
    • Your Ads Privacy Choices
    IMDb, an Amazon company

    © 1990-2025 by IMDb.com, Inc.