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Movie Review: Medieval action drama ‘The Uprising’ struggles under a Robin Hood origin twist

Headline from WTOP Washington DC, from the development of Sep 9, 2026

Newest development Sep 9, 2026 · 4 reportsAndrew Garfield redefines heroes with ‘The Uprising’

“The Uprising” starts as a true story of medieval England in the grip of economic revolution. That’s good stuff. Then it gets inexplicably hijacked by an origin story for one of the West’s most popular folk heroes. That’s head-scratching stuff.

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    Movie Review: Medieval action drama ‘The Uprising’ struggles under a Robin Hood origin twist

    Headline from WTOP Washington DC ·

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    Andrew Garfield redefines heroes with ‘The Uprising’

    Headline from KGET Bakersfield ·

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13 articles, oldest first.

  1. Newsweek

    Andrew Garfield Says ‘The Uprising’ Is More Than a Robin Hood Tale (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Andrew Garfield opens up about ‘The Uprising,’ the Robin Hood myth & why lasting change begins with the individual, not politics.

  2. Deadline

    ‘The Uprising’ Review: Andrew Garfield Leads A Revolt Against King Richard ll In Paul Greengrass’ 1381 Epic With Political Relevance To Now (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    On the heels of this summer’s darker, more dour and reflective, deliberately meditative, if bloody new take on the Robin Hood legend, The Death Of Robin Hood with Hugh Jackman portraying the famous icon’s last days, comes another film set in the same milieu, this one around 1381, that chronicles eve…

  3. The Hollywood Reporter

    ‘The Uprising’ Review: Andrew Garfield in Paul Greengrass’ Intense but Monotonous Medieval Actioner (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    The violent historical drama about the 14th-century Peasants' Revolt also features Jamie Bell, Stephen Dillane, Katherine Waterston, Cosmo Jarvis and Thomasin McKenzie.

  4. Slate Magazine

    Is Andrew Garfield’s New Movie Really About Robin Hood? After Watching It, I Have an Answer. (opens Slate Magazine)

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    Slate Magazine's feed description

    Even The Uprising’s distributors can’t seem to agree. But there’s one clear answer.

  5. The Boston Globe

    In ‘The Uprising’, it’s Andrew Garfield vs. King Richard II (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    No, this isn’t a Robin Hood legend. It’s about the Peasants’ Revolt of 1381.

  6. KGET Bakersfield

    Andrew Garfield redefines heroes with ‘The Uprising’ (opens KGET Bakersfield)

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    KGET Bakersfield's feed description

    BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) -- “The Uprising” is set more than five centuries ago when a ferocious rebellion was staged against the tyranny of King Richard II. The true events that serve as the bases of the feature film – set to open on Sept.

  7. WTOP Washington DC

    Movie Review: Medieval action drama ‘The Uprising’ struggles under a Robin Hood origin twist (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    WTOP Washington DC's feed description

    “The Uprising” starts as a true story of medieval England in the grip of economic revolution. That’s good stuff. Then it gets inexplicably hijacked by an origin story for one of the West’s most popular folk heroes. That’s head-scratching stuff.

  8. UPI

    Andrew Garfield: 'Uprising' is a rallying cry against greed, corruption (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    Andrew Garfield says he thinks his new film, "The Uprising," will resonate with 2026 audiences who are sick of the status quo. It opens Thursday.

  9. Bloomberg

    Andrew Garfield's New Movie 'The Uprising' Speaks to Current UK Politics (opens Bloomberg)

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    Bloomberg's feed description

    The new Andrew Garfield movie The Uprising is the latest sign of popular discontent.

  10. Toledo Blade

    Review: Medieval action drama 'The Uprising' struggles under a Robin Hood origin twist (opens Toledo Blade)

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    Toledo Blade's feed description

    The Uprising starts as a true story of medieval England in the grip of economic revolution. That’s good stuff. Then it gets inexplicably hijacked by an origin story for one of the West’s most popular folk heroes. That’s head-scratching stuff.

  11. New York Post

    So Is ‘The Uprising,’ Starring Andrew Garfield, a Robin Hood Movie or Not? (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    Multiple ad campaigns seem unable to agree on whether The Uprising features Robin Hood or not. We have the answers.

  12. CBN

    Andrew Garfield Leads Faith-Fueled Rebellion in Epic Historical Drama 'The Uprising' (opens CBN)

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    CBN's feed description

    "The Uprising" is inspired by the historic events of a battle that gave birth to the legend of Robin Hood. In the film, a farmer essentially becomes a superhero and helps to guide a faith-filled rebellion against the tyranny of King Richard II.

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