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When We Rise

6.320171 seasonTV SeriesDrama

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…

ProducersBruce Cohen·Dustin Lance Black

Where to watch

Disney PlusDisney Plus
Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
Part I
Feb 27, 2017 6.8
E2
Part II
Mar 1, 2017 7.0
E3
Part III
Mar 2, 2017 6.5
E4
Part IV
Mar 3, 2017 5.7

Cast

AMAustin P. McKenzie
Austin P. McKenzie
Young Cleve Jones
ESEmily Skeggs
Emily Skeggs
Young Roma Guy
JMJonathan Majors
Jonathan Majors
Young Ken Jones
FDFiona Dourif
Fiona Dourif
Young Diane Jones
RGRachel Griffiths
Rachel Griffiths
Diane Jones
MPMary-Louise Parker
Mary-Louise Parker
Roma Guy
GPGuy Pearce
Guy Pearce
Cleve Jones
MWMichael Kenneth Williams
Michael Kenneth Williams
Ken Jones
IAIvory Aquino
Ivory Aquino
Cecilia Chung
DWDebra Winger
Debra Winger
Elena Kagan
DPDavid Hyde Pierce
David Hyde Pierce
Dr. Jones
WGWhoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg
Pat Norman

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When We Rise — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams When We Rise?

When We Rise is streaming on Disney Plus in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Fetch TV. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is When We Rise on Netflix?

No, When We Rise is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Disney Plus.

Is When We Rise on Amazon Prime Video?

No, When We Rise isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now. It's on Disney Plus instead.

Where can I watch When We Rise for free?

When We Rise is available on Disney Plus in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in When We Rise?

When We Rise has 1 season in total (4 episodes). The series concluded in 2017.

Are all episodes of When We Rise out yet?

Yes — all 4 episodes across 1 season of When We Rise are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of When We Rise?

No — When We Rise ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.