Andrew Garfield's Robin Hood-Like Historical Epic 'The Uprising' Brings Rebellion to Life in Exclusive New Look

Robin Hood stories have taken a darker, grittier turn on the big screen of late. Hugh Jackman's The Death of Robin Hood this summer adapted an old ballad of the titular outlaw into a darker tale, following Robin near the end of his life as he reflects on his past of murder and thievery. The bigger surprise, however, was Paul Greengrass' epic The Uprising, initially unveiled as an action-oriented dramatization of the 1381 Peasants' Revolt in England, but later revealed as a blend of history and folklore exploring the origins of a Robin Hood-like figure played by Andrew Garfield. A ploughman fed up with the mistreatment of his fellow townfolk and the increasingly oppressive taxation, he raises an army of common people against King Richard II and leads them in a battle for survival where they must face hardship and sacrifice to become something mightier together.

After briefly raising a rebellion on the big screen, Universal brought the feature to digital platforms early for all to rent or buy and experience the dramatic tale unfold. In celebration of its home release, Collider can exclusively share a new sneak peek that digs into the creation of The Uprising, from its sweeping battles to its construction of the birth and growth of a revolt. Cosmo Jarvis, who played the real-life figurehead of the Peasants' Revolt, Wat Tyler, opens the video expressing how he was most drawn in by how Greengrass' latest shows the process of revolution and the roles every person plays, from those at the top to the fighters, and so on. The other stars dig deeper, expressing how, during creation, the script trusted audiences to weigh the morality of everyone on both sides of the conflict and imagine living through such a movement in medieval Europe. In contrast to, say, most Robin Hood tales, the titular uprising isn't romanticized, but instead shows the darkness and rage of the oppressed, making for a grittier watch that leans on realism.

The action is a massive part of The Uprising, and Garfield credits Greengrass' penchant for giving sweeping cinematic and emotional weight and scale to historic events for making each battle feel immersive and chaotic. The filmmaker is best known for both exploring unbelievable true stories, like in Captain Phillips and The Lost Bus, and delivering pulse-pounding thrills, as seen in his BAFTA-nominated work on the Bourne films. Although Medieval Europe is new ground for him, it played to his skill set in a way the stars all noticed. More behind-the-scenes insights from the stars and the team will be shared across three featurettes included in the home release that dive further into the casting, how the creatives envisioned the rebellion coming to life, and the recreation of 1380s England.

Who Else Is Involved in 'The Uprising'?

Greengrass raised an army of stars to tackle The Uprising alongside Garfield and Jarvis. Half Man star Jamie Bell also takes center stage as John Ball, a priest among the leaders of the rebellion, joining Stephen Dillane, Tom Hollander, Thomasin McKenzie, Jonny Lee Miller, Woody Norman, and Katherine Waterston. For the United 93 director, it was a long road to getting his grand vision of the Peasants' Revolt to the screen, initially beginning as The Hood in 2022 with Benedict Cumberbatch leading the way. Collider's Meredith Loftus mostly praised the final product in her 6/10 review, saying, "The story's themes are timely, while the allusions to the timeless legend are subtle enough that it's a pleasant reward.

The Uprising is now available for purchase on digital platforms and will be released on 4K UHD, Blu-ray and DVD on November 3, 2026. Check out our exclusive sneak peek in the player above.