Rebel Yell
Get ready for a historical epic that brings the past into the present. The Uprising, directed by Paul Greengrass, tells the story of a humble farmer who ignites a rebellion against an unfair system.
Dir: Paul Greengrass
Cast: Andrew Garfield, Jamie Bell, Stephen Dillane, Woody Norman, Tom Hollander, Cosmo Jarvis, Thomasin McKenzie, Jonny Lee Miller
128 mins · 2026 · Germany, United Kingdom, United States of America · Cert 15 · English
Rotten Tomatoes 55% · Metacritic 53/100 · TMDB 7.9/10 · Trakt 70%
The Uprising | Picturehouse Recommends
2 Nov 2026
Duke of York's Picturehouse (Brighton)
The most surprising fact about The Uprising is that it features a star-studded ensemble, including Andrew Garfield, Stephen Dillane, and Katherine Waterston, and is directed by Paul Greengrass, known for his work on the Jason Bourne franchise. • The film is a historical epic inspired by the Peasants' Revolt of 1381, which tells the story of a humble farmer who is driven to rebel against an unfair system. • The Uprising has received mixed reviews from critics, with scores of 55% on Rotten Tomatoes and 53/100 on Metacritic, but has been praised for its performances, action sequences, and contemporary social relevance. • The film will be screened at the Duke of York's Picturehouse in Brighton on Monday, 2 November 2026, and tickets are with the button beside the article.
The Uprising is a 2026 historical action drama film that dramatises the 1381 Peasants' Revolt in England, with a runtime of 128 minutes and a certificate of 15. The film has been praised for its gritty and realistic portrayal of the past, but has also been criticised for its bleak tone and aesthetics. With its mixed reviews and star-studded cast, The Uprising is sure to be a thrilling and thought-provoking watch. On Monday, 2 November 2026, at the Duke of York's Picturehouse in Brighton, you can experience it for yourself, so be sure to get your tickets with the button beside the article.
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What viewers say
bpofficial · 5/10
I wanted this to work for me more than it did. There are some good ideas here and a couple of moments that really landed, but I never felt properly pulled into the story. It looks good and there’s clearly something interesting underneath it all, but I kept finding myself waiting for it to really take off.
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Wyn Sheppard · 4/10
Yeah not the best film. Very drab and dull, Kind of ugly to look at. The characters aren't very interesting either. It might be worth one watch but I wouldn't suggest making it a priority.
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Arafat Ug · 10/10
I see low ratings and complaints people don’t appreciate these stories enough. I’m a big fan of these kind of movies & Tv shows. I enjoyed this one! Great job Andrew Garfield and the team 🫶🏽
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SkinnyFilmBuff · 5/10
I wanted to like this and was certainly biased toward its cast, but in the end it just didn't work for me. The story feels disjointed - rushed in its opening and then dragging in the back half. Ultimately it just felt too simplistic. I liked the idea of a Westeros-style small council advising/manipulating the king, but they don't do much with it. The king's arc also felt unearned/unmotivated, making the final act fall flat. Still, strong…
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umdeum · 4/10
this shit was shot like a mockumentary 😭
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GodJester · 5/10
The story structure of first act is kinda crazy. It’s as if you’re experiencing moments in a story missing some connective tissue. It feels sort of like this was originally intended to be a miniseries rather than a feature film. Don’t get me wrong those moments are interesting but come across as disjointed pieces of a larger narrative. It does start to come together as the movie progresses which helped a fair amount. However by the time I reach…
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DinisMiguel · 6/10
I am sucker for this kind of historical movies, and they usually make me drool - it's not hard to please me in this genre. But this movie... fails... a bit. The bad: the pacing is awful, I must say. The shaky camera still... so weird. And that's the bad part. The good: the acting is generally good (the main guys in the revolt, especially), the portrayal of the Revolt is pretty good and the outfit, this "painting" of that era... all good! The…
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hugokk87 · 4/10
the camera work is horrible during the battle sequences the jiggly camera effect is way over done to the point it's almost unwatchable
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