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Andrew Garfield stars in a historical action drama arriving on Peacock today, November 6. The film delves into the rebellion in England that inspired the Robin Hood legend, focusing on the struggle against royal tyranny. The Uprising presents a darker, more violent portrayal of the historical events behind the legendary outlaw.

Directed by Paul Greengrass, the film draws inspiration from the true events. The filmmaker previously directed Captain Phillips and the Jason Bourne movies. For The Uprising, Greengrass turns to the rebellion against King Richard II and the people who challenge his rule.

Andrew Garfield’s The Uprising puts a dark, violent spin on the legendary outlaw

Andrew Garfield plays a ploughman who becomes involved in the rebellion against King Richard II. His character joins the resistance as the conflict against the king escalates. He brings ordinary people together to fight for justice and protect their lives. The rebellion draws inspiration from the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381, which serves as the film’s historical foundation. Overall, The Uprising offers a darker interpretation of the events that helped inspire one of England’s most enduring legends.

The ensemble cast includes Jamie Bell, Stephen Dillane, Tom Hollander, Cosmo Jarvis, Thomasin McKenzie, Jonny Lee Miller, Woody Norman, and Katherine Waterston. Paul Greengrass wrote and directed the historical drama. Jason Blum, Greengrass, Gregory Goodman, Joanna Kaye, Joe Neurauter, and Lars Sylvest produced the film. Additionally, the executive producers include Cliff Lanning, Philipp Kreuzer, Chance Wright, Jay Taylor, Kwesi Dickson, Alastair Burlingham, Gary Raskin, Matt Murphie, and Deborah Acoca.

The film was released in US theaters on September 10, 2026. On Rotten Tomatoes, The Uprising has a 57% critics’ score and a 65% audience score, reflecting mixed reactions to the film. It grossed $10.3 million worldwide and failed to recover its reported $20 million production budget.

The Uprising is now available to stream exclusively on Peacock.

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