The Uprising

The Uprising is a historical action drama feature film directed by Paul Greengrass. Set in medieval England, the movie depicts the 1381 Peasants' Revolt, focusing on working-class citizens rising up against the ruling class to protest crippling taxation, social inequality, and official corruption.

The film stars Andrew Garfield alongside British teenage actor Woody Norman, who plays 14-year-old King Richard II. Creative teams designed the 14th-century narrative to mirror present-day civil dissatisfaction, powerlessness, and political unrest. Production took place under grueling conditions, with Garfield publicly describing the shoot as a miserable experience from start to finish. On set, Norman faced physical discomfort when the only crown prepared for his royal role was damaged on the first day of filming and could not be replaced.

Publicity for the feature film drew wide public attention and commentary. At a screening event in Los Angeles, Garfield issued a warning that ultra-wealthy individuals should fear the project's anti-capitalist message, drawing social media backlash regarding his own high net worth. During promotional appearances and the movie's premiere, press focus also highlighted the contrast between the actor's intense historical role in the project and his other recent screen projects.