The Uprising Rotten Tomatoes Score Has Andrew Garfield Fans Feeling Uneasy About New War Movie
The film 'The Uprising,' directed by Paul Greengrass and starring Andrew Garfield, has received a lukewarm 56% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The movie depicts the 1381 Peasants' Revolt in England and is set for a theatrical release on September 11, 2026.
Why it matters
The film's critical reception is notable given the director's history of highly acclaimed projects, potentially impacting its box office performance.
At the current 56% score, The Uprising sits only one point above Greengrass' Jason Bourne. That 2016 film has a 55% Tomatometer score from 327 reviews. The comparison gives The Uprising an early place among Greengrass' lowest-rated movies on the site.
The early reception contrasts sharply with Greengrass's most acclaimed work. He previously directed films such as Captain Phillips, The Bourne Ultimatum, and News of the World. These movies currently have Tomatometer scores of 93%, 92%, and 88%, respectively.
The Uprising is set against the backdrop of the 1381 Peasants' Revolt in England. Garfield plays Ploughman, a commoner who becomes a leader in the rebellion against King Richard II. Greengrass wrote and directed the film, which also stars Jamie Bell, Stephen Dillane, and Tom Hollander.
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