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Rise of the 49ers

9.0 (1 votes)• 2026•Ended

Storyline & Plot Summary

Using rare and never-before-seen footage, as well as one-on-one interviews, discover how the San Francisco 49ers rose from an also-ran into pro football's most glamorous franchise during the '80s and early '90s.

Production Details

Languages: English

Starring Cast: Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Ronnie Lott, Steve Young, Tom Brady, Bill Walsh

Cast

Joe Montana

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Jerry Rice

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Ronnie Lott

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Steve Young

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Tom Brady

Narrator (voice)

Bill Walsh

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Audience Reviews & Detailed Breakdown

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2 Reviews

CinematicExpert

2 days ago

9.5 / 10

Story: 10•Cast: 9.5•OST: 9•Rewatch: 9

An absolute masterpiece of modern cinema! The character arcs are deeply emotional and the musical score heightens every single scene.

DramaEnthusiast

1 week ago

8.8 / 10

Story: 9•Cast: 9•OST: 8.5•Rewatch: 8.5

Great pacing throughout the entire story. The leads have insane chemistry together. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a compelling watch.

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