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Rise of the 49ers

9.020261 seasonTV SeriesDocumentary

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.

ProducersJesse Sisgold·Jason Reed

Where to watch

AMC+AMC+AMC+ Amazon ChannelAMC+ Amazon ChannelAMC Plus Apple TV channelAMC Plus Apple TV channel7plus7plus
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
We Built This City
Feb 1, 2026 8.0
E2
Weird, and Football
Feb 1, 2026 8.0
E3
The Gold Standard
Feb 2, 2026 8.0
E4
Finesse-Ass 49ers
Feb 2, 2026 8.0

Cast

JMJoe Montana
Joe Montana
Self
JRJerry Rice
Jerry Rice
Self
RLRonnie Lott
Ronnie Lott
Self
SYSteve Young
Steve Young
Self
TBTom Brady
Tom Brady
Narrator (voice)
BWBill Walsh
Bill Walsh
Self

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Rise of the 49ers — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Rise of the 49ers?

Rise of the 49ers is streaming on AMC+, AMC Plus and 7plus in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Rise of the 49ers on Netflix?

No, Rise of the 49ers is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on AMC+ and AMC Plus.

Is Rise of the 49ers on Amazon Prime Video?

Rise of the 49ers isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Rise of the 49ers for free?

Rise of the 49ers is available to stream free (with ads) on 7plus in Australia.

How many seasons are in Rise of the 49ers?

Rise of the 49ers has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 2026.

Are all episodes of Rise of the 49ers out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of Rise of the 49ers are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of Rise of the 49ers?

No — Rise of the 49ers ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.