When We Rise
Created by Dustin Lance Black
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.
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Top 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
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch When We Rise online?
As of September 20, 2026, When We Rise is available to stream on Hulu in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is When We Rise on Netflix?
No — When We Rise is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on Hulu instead.
Can I rent or buy When We Rise online?
Yes. In United States, When We Rise is available for digital purchase on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream When We Rise?
As of September 20, 2026, When We Rise is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Canada, Italy, United Kingdom, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on September 20, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
