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The Uprising Hits Digital After Box Office Struggles

Paul Greengrass’s historical drama The Uprising, starring Andrew Garfield, is now available for digital purchase and rental. The film, which rebrands the 1381 Peasants' Revolt as a Robin Hood origin story, follows a plague-surviving ploughman who leads a rebellion against King Richard II. Despite a marketing pivot that emphasized the Robin Hood connection, the movie underperformed at the box office, opening to just $3.25 million in North America. Physical releases on 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD are scheduled for November 3, featuring deleted scenes and production featurettes.

via Gizmodo|

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box-office1 month ago•9 min saved

Greengrass’s ‘The Uprising’ Fails at Box Office Despite Robin Hood Marketing Pivot

Paul Greengrass’s historical epic 'The Uprising' opened to a disappointing $3.25 million in North America, failing to recoup its $20 million production budget. Despite a last-minute marketing pivot to frame the film as a Robin Hood origin story, the movie received a B- CinemaScore and poor word-of-mouth. Critics and audiences criticized the film’s chaotic direction and Garfield’s physical casting, while the studio’s limited financial exposure mitigated the loss.

via IndieWire|

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arts-and-culture1 month ago•11 min saved

Greengrass’s ‘The Uprising’ Reimagines 1381 Revolt as Modern Parable

Paul Greengrass’s new film, 'The Uprising,' dramatizes the 1381 English Peasants' Revolt through the lens of a fictional, unnamed farmer. While critics debate its historical accuracy and stylistic coherence, the film uses the medieval uprising to draw sharp parallels with contemporary economic inequality and political power dynamics.

via The Conversation|

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film1 month ago•13 min saved

Greengrass’s 'The Uprising' Blends 1381 Revolt with Robin Hood Origin Story

Paul Greengrass’s 'The Uprising' dramatizes the 1381 English Peasants' Revolt through the lens of a fictional serf, Andrew Garfield, who eventually transforms into Robin Hood. While the film uses gritty, handheld cinematography to highlight class warfare and post-plague trauma, critics are divided on whether its modern political parallels and chaotic style effectively convey the historical narrative or dilute its impact.

via A.V. Club|

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Greengrass’s ‘The Uprising’ Links 1381 Peasants’ Revolt to Robin Hood Origins

Paul Greengrass’s new historical epic, 'The Uprising,' dramatizes the 1381 English Peasants’ Revolt through the lens of a fictional farmer, Ploughman, played by Andrew Garfield. The film, which opened in theaters on September 10, 2026, is a 2-hour, 7-minute R-rated drama that blends historical accuracy with a fictional origin story for the Robin Hood legend. Critics and the director emphasize the film’s parallels to modern economic anxieties, while marketing controversies surrounding the late reveal of the Robin Hood connection have drawn mixed reactions.

via The New York Times|

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film1 month ago•13 min saved

The Uprising Debuts with Mixed Reviews and 55% Rotten Tomatoes Score

Paul Greengrass’s historical drama The Uprising, starring Andrew Garfield as a peasant leader, opened in US theaters on September 10, 2026. The film currently holds a 55% score on Rotten Tomatoes based on 29 reviews. Critics praised Garfield’s performance but criticized the uneven pacing and the studio’s confusing marketing strategy regarding the character’s connection to the Robin Hood legend. The film dramatizes the 1381 English Peasants’ Revolt, blending historical events with fictional elements to explore themes of class struggle and modern political relevance.

via ComicBookMovie.com|

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film-and-culture1 month ago•4 min saved

The Uprising: Garfield’s Spiritual Revolt Meets a Confusing Robin Hood Marketing Blitz

Paul Greengrass’s historical drama The Uprising, starring Andrew Garfield as a nameless serf leading the 1381 Peasants’ Revolt, has opened to mixed reviews. While Garfield frames the film as a spiritual journey about faith and class rage, critics note the movie’s relentless handheld style and a confusing marketing campaign that briefly linked the 14th-century event to the Robin Hood legend.

via National Catholic Reporter|

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film1 month ago•21 min saved

Andrew Garfield's 'The Uprising' Sparks Debate Over Robin Hood Marketing and Anti-Billionaire Rhetoric

Andrew Garfield stars in Paul Greengrass’s historical drama 'The Uprising,' which has faced significant marketing confusion and public backlash. The film, set during the 1381 Peasants' Revolt, initially sparked online confusion when promotional materials appeared to rebrand it as a Robin Hood origin story, though this was later clarified as a tagline. Garfield, who plays the fictional character 'Ploughman,' has drawn criticism for telling billionaires to be 'scared' of the film, with critics highlighting the irony of a wealthy actor criticizing the wealthy. Despite the controversy, Garfield maintains that the film’s themes of systemic oppression and spiritual awakening are relevant to modern audiences, emphasizing a 'universal rage' against current economic disparities.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

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entertainment1 month ago•4 min saved

Spencer Pratt Mocks Andrew Garfield's Anti-Billionaire Rhetoric Amid 'The Uprising' Premiere

Andrew Garfield’s new film 'The Uprising' has sparked a public feud after the actor told press he hopes billionaires watching the movie are 'scared shitless.' Spencer Pratt, a former L.A. mayoral candidate, criticized Garfield on X for hypocrisy, noting that billionaires fund his multi-million dollar paychecks. The film, directed by Paul Greengrass, is based on the 1381 Peasants' Revolt and opened in US theaters on September 10, 2026. Critics and commentators have highlighted the irony of wealthy Hollywood figures attacking wealth, while the film itself has faced poor early reception and marketing struggles.

via hollywoodintoto.com|

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entertainment1 month ago•10 min saved

Andrew Garfield's 'Scared Billionaires' Remark Sparks Backlash Amid 'The Uprising' Release

Andrew Garfield has faced online backlash after stating that billionaires should be 'scared' by his new film, 'The Uprising.' The historical drama, directed by Paul Greengrass, depicts the 1381 Peasants' Revolt in England. Critics and commentators have mocked the statement, highlighting the irony of a high-earning actor criticizing the wealth of the industry that funds his work. Garfield has not publicly responded to the controversy, though he has emphasized the film's themes of justice and healing for the underclass.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

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entertainment1 month ago•50 min saved

Garfield Defends 'The Uprising' Amid Wealth Backlash and Harsh Filming Conditions

Andrew Garfield defended his recent comments about billionaires in relation to his new film, The Uprising, while detailing the grueling conditions of its production. The historical drama, directed by Paul Greengrass, depicts the 1381 Peasants' Revolt in England. Garfield faced online criticism for suggesting the film should terrify the ultra-wealthy, particularly given his own high-profile earnings. He later clarified that the 'misery' of filming in Munich was a necessary part of the artistic process, praising Greengrass's leadership despite the harsh environment.

via Yahoo|

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entertainment1 month ago•16 min saved

Andrew Garfield Draws Fire for Telling Billionaires to Fear His New Peasants' Revolt Film

Andrew Garfield faced online criticism after telling billionaires to be 'scared' of his new film, The Uprising, during a Los Angeles screening. Critics highlighted his own wealth and recent high-profile roles, while the actor and director did not respond to comment requests.

via Page Six|

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entertainment1 month ago•2 min saved

Focus Features' Late Robin Hood Pivot Confuses 'The Uprising' Audience

Paul Greengrass’s historical drama 'The Uprising' has sparked a marketing crisis after Focus Features rebranded the film as a Robin Hood origin story just two weeks before its US release. While the film is set during the 1381 Peasants’ Revolt, the new tagline 'The Rise of Robin Hood' has confused audiences and contradicted the UK distributor’s official stance.

via The Guardian|

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Focus Features Rebrands 'The Uprising' as Robin Hood Origin Story Two Weeks Before Release

Focus Features has rebranded Paul Greengrass’s upcoming film 'The Uprising' as a Robin Hood origin story just two weeks before its September 10 release. The move, which introduces the tagline 'The Rise of Robin Hood,' has confused audiences who expected a historical drama about the 1381 English Peasants' Revolt. While the film features real historical figures like Wat Tyler, it now centers on Andrew Garfield’s fictional character, Ploughman, as the precursor to the legendary outlaw.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

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entertainment2 years ago•2 min saved

"America Ferrera and Matthew McConaughey to Lead in Paul Greengrass' 'The Lost Bus' Wildfire Drama"

America Ferrera is set to star alongside Matthew McConaughey in the upcoming drama "The Lost Bus," based on the book "Paradise: One Town’s Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire." The film, to be distributed by Apple Original Films, follows a bus driver and teacher leading students through the devastating 2018 California Camp Fire. Ferrera, known for her roles in "Ugly Betty" and "Barbie," recently received her first Academy Award nomination. The project will be directed by Paul Greengrass and produced by Jamie Lee Curtis' Comet Pictures and Jason Blum's Blumhouse.

via Variety|

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