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Rise of the 49ers

Rise of the 49ers
★ 9.0/10•2026•Documentary
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They wrote the playbook on greatness.

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.

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateFeb 1, 2026

Episodes

Episode 1 - We Built This CityE167m

We Built This City

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

Feb 1, 2026

Episode 2 - Weird, and FootballE265m

Weird, and Football

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

Feb 1, 2026

Episode 3 - The Gold StandardE367m

The Gold Standard

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

Feb 2, 2026

Episode 4 - Finesse-Ass 49ersE466m

Finesse-Ass 49ers

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

Feb 2, 2026

Actors

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

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