The Uprising (2026)
English · History / Drama · 128 min · 14A
★ 8.0 Few ratings 257 ratings
Released Sep 11, 2026
Page updated Oct 9, 2026
FilmyChill score
Audiences love it; critics are split.
Audience★ 8.0 from 257 ratings on TMDB
LovedCriticsFrom published reviews
Mixed
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The Uprising is available to rent or buy in Canada on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. No subscription carries it yet.
What the audience says
The Uprising has pulled the kind of numbers most English films never see. It carries an 8.0/10 on TMDB across 257 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack.
Critics can't agree — high marks for the pacing, complaints about the writing. The audience isn't buying the reviews — they rate it far higher. — distilled from critics' published reviews
Should you spend 2h 8m on it?
2h 8m of English history with drama threaded through. No subscription covers it here — you'd be paying per view, so it wants to be a deliberate pick.
- Why
- It rates 8.1/10 on 99 ratings so far — a strong early showing.
- Skip if
- you're not willing to pay per view for it
- Best for
- An ordinary evening in
Story
As war and plague devastate 14th-century England, a humble peasant ignites a rebellion, uniting an army of commoners to defy the King’s might in a desperate fight for justice and survival.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 8m |
| Watch with family? | 14A · Older kids & up |
| Genre | History / Drama |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Theatre / big screen |
Director
Paul Greengrass
Cast

Andrew Garfield
Ploughman

Jamie Bell
John Ball

Stephen Dillane
Archbishop Sudbury

Woody Norman
King Richard II

Tom Hollander
Treasurer Hales

Cosmo Jarvis
Wat Tyler
When is The Uprising coming to streaming?
Not streaming yet — The Uprising opened in theatres in Canada on Sep 11, 2026. English releases typically reach streaming about 5–9 weeks after opening, which would put it somewhere around October 2026 and November 2026.
That's the usual pattern, not a confirmed date — no platform has announced one. We re-check every day and this page updates the moment it lands.
Where to watch in Canada
Opened in cinemas Sep 11 — not streaming yet
Rent or buy
Apple TV StoreAmazon VideoApple TV StoreAmazon Video
Not on any streaming subscription yet — renting is the only way to watch it at home for now.
Availability as of Oct 1, 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is The Uprising worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Worth a watch — Audiences love it; critics are split. It rates 8.0/10 on audience ratings. Critics can't agree — high marks for the pacing, complaints about the writing. 2h 8m of English history with drama threaded through. No subscription covers it here — you'd be paying per view, so it wants to be a deliberate pick.
Where can I watch The Uprising?
The Uprising opened in theatres in Canada on Sep 11, 2026 and may still be showing — check local cinema listings. Its streaming release hasn't been announced yet — check back soon.
When is The Uprising coming to streaming?
A streaming release date for The Uprising hasn't been officially announced yet. English releases typically reach streaming about 5–9 weeks after their theatrical run, which would put it around October 2026 and November 2026 — that's a pattern, not a confirmed date. This page updates automatically the day it starts streaming.
Is The Uprising family friendly?
The Uprising is rated 14A. Fine for older kids with guidance.
What language is The Uprising in?
The Uprising is an English film (History / Drama).
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