Rise of the 49ers

They wrote the playbook on greatness.

2026•10.0/10

Documentary

Ratings

🎬TMDb

10.0/10(1)

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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Production

AMC Studios, Skydance Sports, NFL Films, Religion of Sports

Language

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

February 1, 2026

Last Aired

February 2, 2026

Networks

AMC

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

We Built This City

Air date: 2026-02-01

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

Weird, and Football

Air date: 2026-02-01

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

The Gold Standard

Air date: 2026-02-02

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

Finesse-Ass 49ers

Air date: 2026-02-02

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

Cast

Joe Montana

Self

Jerry Rice

Self

Ronnie Lott

Self

Steve Young

Self

Tom Brady

Narrator (voice)

Bill Walsh

Self

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