The Uprising
A medieval peasant becomes an unlikely rebel leader, uniting commoners against the King's forces during a time of war and plague.
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About the film
Rise or die.
What it’s about
In 14th-century England, war and plague ravage the land. A humble peasant, Wat Tyler, becomes the leader of a rebellion against the King, uniting commoners to defy royal authority.
What hooks you
Paul Greengrass directs Andrew Garfield as the ploughman who leads the uprising. The cast also includes Jamie Bell, Stephen Dillane, and Thomasin McKenzie. The story is based on real events from medieval England.
Who it’s for
It suits viewers who like historical dramas grounded in real revolts, where ordinary people challenge power. It will appeal to those drawn to medieval settings, peasant uprisings, and stories of collective action against injustice.
- Countries
- United States, United Kingdom, Germany
- Year
- 2026
- Running time
- 2h 7min
- Age rating
- 18+
- MPAA
- R
- World premiere
- Sep 11, 2026
Ratings
MOVIE․ONE · 183 votesCreative team
All 13-
01
Andrew Garfield
Ploughman
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02
Jamie Bell
John Ball
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03
Woody Norman
King Richard II
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04
Katherine Waterston
Countess
- 05 Марк Редхед Lord Peterborough
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06
Tom Hollander
Treasurer Hales
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07
Stephen Dillane
Archbishop Sudbury
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08
Cosmo Jarvis
Wat Tyler
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09
Thomasin McKenzie
Alyce
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10
Stanley Townsend
Chief Justice Belknap
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11
Jonny Lee Miller
Mayor Walworth
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12
Dónal Finn
Village Priest
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The Uprising (2026)