When We Rise
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.
Where to stream When We Rise
Streaming now in the United States on Hulu.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
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Frequently asked questions about When We Rise
Where can I watch When We Rise in the United States?
When We Rise is available to stream on Hulu in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is When We Rise on Hulu?
Yes. When We Rise is streaming on Hulu in the United States.
Can I watch When We Rise for free?
Not free in the United States right now. When We Rise needs a subscription to Hulu, or you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
What are the ratings for When We Rise?
When We Rise scores 6.3 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in When We Rise?
When We Rise stars Austin P. McKenzie, Emily Skeggs, Jonathan Majors, Fiona Dourif, and Rachel Griffiths. Dustin Lance Black is the creator.
How many seasons of When We Rise are there?
When We Rise has 1 season and 4 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of When We Rise?
All 4 episodes of When We Rise add up to about 2 hours 52 minutes at roughly 43 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 1 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 1 days.
What network is When We Rise on?
When We Rise airs on ABC, and is produced by ABC Studios.
Ratings and metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked October 2026.