# Marketing and reception of film The Uprising > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/marketing-and-reception-of-film-the-uprising > Updated: 2026-09-09T17:14:37.000Z. Sources: 53. Developments: 6. Marketing for Paul Greengrass’s film ‘The Uprising’ has faced an identity crisis due to conflicting promotional strategies. While originally conceived as a gritty portrayal of the 1381 Peasants’ Revolt, Focus Features added the subtitle ‘The Rise of Robin Hood’ to boost commercial appeal. This rebranding caused regional friction, with the UK distributor, Entertainment Film Distributors, denying approval for the Robin Hood elements in the United Kingdom. Lead actor Andrew Garfield drew social media backlash following a Los Angeles Q&A, where he stated he hoped the film would be “galvanizing” and that if billionaires watched it, they would be “scared sh–less.” He suggested the ultra-wealthy might be the ones who are “most soul sick.” Critics questioned the irony of these remarks given Garfield’s own wealth, though Garfield noted he had been “three weeks sober from social media” during the initial backlash. As the film approaches its September 11, 2026, release, critical reception remains mixed. Reviewers have praised the film’s kinetic energy, visual intensity, and Garfield’s performance. However, the screenplay has faced criticism for being uneven and struggling to balance historical roots with the controversial marketing angle. Some critics argue that the attempt to merge the Peasants' Revolt with the Robin Hood archetype feels “forced or anachronistic,” muddling the political weight of the story. The production utilized locations in Bavaria, Germany—including Nuremberg and Bad Windsheim—to recreate 14th-century England. The film follows a farmer known as “Ploughman” leading a rebellion against the oppressive taxation and authority of King Richard II in the aftermath of the Black Death. ## Claims - The film 'The Uprising' is a fictionalized retelling of the 1381 Peasants’ Revolt in England. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Andrew Garfield plays the lead character, a farmer referred to as 'Ploughman'. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Paul Greengrass is the writer and director of the film. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The movie serves as a fictionalized origin story for the legend of Robin Hood. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The film's plot involves the economic pressures following the Black Death. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The film features Woody Norman as King Richard II. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: The Uprising film starring Andrew Garfield set for September release Paul Greengrass’s historical epic “The Uprising,” starring Andrew Garfield, premieres September 11, 2026. The film dramatizes the 1381 Peasants’ Revolt in England amidst mixed critical reviews. 20 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andrew-garfield-stars-in-historical-drama-the-uprising ### 2026-09-08: Andrew Garfield hopes new film ‘The Uprising’ will terrify billionaires Andrew Garfield hopes his new film, ‘The Uprising’, will serve as a cautionary tale that leaves modern billionaires ‘scared s***less’ by reflecting contemporary social struggles. 14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andrew-garfield-hopes-film-the-uprising-will-unsettle-billionaires ### 2026-09-06: Andrew Garfield faces backlash over comments to billionaires Actor Andrew Garfield faced backlash after telling billionaires they should be ‘scared’ of his new historical drama, ‘The Uprising’, during a Los Angeles film screening. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andrew-garfield-faces-backlash-over-comments-to-billionaires ### 2026-08-28: Andrew Garfield film faces marketing identity crisis The Paul Greengrass film ‘The Uprising’, starring Andrew Garfield, faces marketing confusion after Focus Features added a ‘Robin Hood’ subtitle for the US market, prompting a denial from UK distributors. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andrew-garfield-film-faces-marketing-identity-crisis ### 2026-08-26: Andrew Garfield receives praise from director Paul Greengrass Director Paul Greengrass praised Andrew Garfield's acting range in “The Uprising,” while Garfield's recent film “Artificial” faced distribution shifts involving Amazon Studios. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andrew-garfield-receives-praise-from-director-paul-greengrass ### 2026-08-26: Andrew Garfield film ‘The Uprising’ rebranding sparks Robin Hood confusion Marketing for Paul Greengrass’s ‘The Uprising’ has sparked confusion by suggesting the Andrew Garfield film is a Robin Hood origin story, despite earlier branding as a drama about the 1381 Peasants’ Revolt. 13 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/andrew-garfield-to-play-robin-hood-in-the-uprising --- Cite as: Marketing and reception of film The Uprising. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/marketing-and-reception-of-film-the-uprising