The Uprising film starring Andrew Garfield set for September release

The Uprising movie Andrew Garfield Paul Greengrass Peasants' Revolt historical epic

The historical epic “The Uprising,” directed by Paul Greengrass, is scheduled for theatrical release on September 11, 2026. Starring Andrew Garfield, the film is set in 1381 England during the Peasants’ Revolt, following a farmer known as “Ploughman” who leads a rebellion against the oppressive taxation and authority of King Richard II in the aftermath of the Black Death.

Critical reception has been mixed. While some reviewers praise the film’s kinetic energy, visual intensity, and Garfield’s performance, others criticize the screenplay for being uneven and struggling to balance its historical roots with a controversial marketing angle that suggests a Robin Hood origin story. Some critics noted that the film’s attempt to merge the Peasants' Revolt with the Robin Hood archetype felt forced or anachronistic.

Production details reveal that although the film is set in England, it was filmed entirely in Bavaria, Germany, utilizing both historical locations and studio facilities near Munich to recreate the 14th-century setting.

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Andrew Garfield · Focus Features · King Richard II · Paul Greengrass · Peasants’ Revolt · Richard II · The Uprising

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[● 2 SOURCES] The movie serves as a fictionalized origin story for the legend of Robin Hood. rogersmovienation.com · wtop.com
[● 3 SOURCES] The film 'The Uprising' is a fictionalized retelling of the 1381 Peasants’ Revolt in England. larsenonfilm.com · rogersmovienation.com · wtop.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The film's plot involves the economic pressures following the Black Death. rogersmovienation.com · wtop.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The film features Woody Norman as King Richard II. rogersmovienation.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Andrew Garfield plays the lead character, a farmer referred to as 'Ploughman'. larsenonfilm.com · rogersmovienation.com · wtop.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Paul Greengrass is the writer and director of the film. larsenonfilm.com · rogersmovienation.com · wtop.com