Series · 2026 · Documentary

Rise of the 49ers

They wrote the playbook on greatness.

★9.0 2026 1 Season TV-MA

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.

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Seasons & episodes

1 season · 4 episodes

We Built This City

Episode 01

We Built This City

Feb 1, 2026 · 67 min

In the 70s, a brash young owner and a brilliant coaching outcast begin to construct an NFL dynasty.

Weird, and Football

Episode 02

Weird, and Football

Feb 1, 2026 · 65 min

In the 80s, the 49ers become the NFL's dominant franchise while weathering drama off the field.

The Gold Standard

Episode 03

The Gold Standard

Feb 2, 2026 · 67 min

In the late 80s, on-field struggles and a quarterback controversy threaten to tear the 49ers apart.

Finesse-Ass 49ers

Episode 04

Finesse-Ass 49ers

Feb 2, 2026 · 66 min

With their dynasty on the line, the 49ers come together to make another miracle Super Bowl run.

About the series

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Audience score

★ 9.0 /10

based on 1 votes

Synopsis

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.

Documentary

Cast

6 principal cast

Joe Montana

Joe Montana

Self

Jerry Rice

Jerry Rice

Self

Ronnie Lott

Ronnie Lott

Self

Steve Young

Steve Young

Self

Tom Brady

Tom Brady

Narrator (voice)

Bill Walsh

Bill Walsh

Self

Where to watch Rise of the 49ers

Rise of the 49ers is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The documentary has 1 season and 4 total episodes, rated 9.0/10 by 1 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Rise of the 49ers have?

Rise of the 49ers has 1 season with 4 episodes in total.

Is Rise of the 49ers still on the air?

Rise of the 49ers has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Rise of the 49ers?

Rise of the 49ers airs on AMC.

When did Rise of the 49ers first air?

Rise of the 49ers first aired on February 1, 2026.