The Uprising

England in the 14th century: a devastating plague wiped out large parts of the population.

England in the 14th century: a devastating plague wiped out large parts of the population. People suffer from overwhelming tax burdens and social injustice. Anger and despair over the tyrannical rule of the young King Richard II are spreading more and more across the country. The simple farmer Ploughman (Andrew Garfield) becomes the center of the peasant revolt of 1381 when he joins a group of rebels. They are led by Wat Tyler (Cosmo Jarvis) and the charismatic preacher John Ball (Jamie Bell), who call on the people to resist the crown. Together, the insurgents move to London, where anger at the corrupt rulers is unleashed in brutal battles. In view of the escalating violence, the king feels compelled to show willingness to negotiate. Will the farmers be able to win the fight for freedom and equality?

Director: Paul Greengrass
Starring: Andrew Garfield, Jamie Bell, Stephen Dillane, Tom Hollander, Cosmo Jarvis, Thomasin McKenzie, Johnny Lee Miller, Woody Norman, Katherine Waterston, Stanley Townsend, SkyYang