Uprising Arrives on DVD and Blu-ray
Paul Greengrass's medieval epic, starring Andrew Garfield, is now available for home viewing.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Science Fiction
The Uprising, an epic medieval film written and directed by Paul Greengrass, has been released on DVD and Blu-ray. Set in 14th-century England after the bubonic plague, it follows Ploughman, played by Andrew Garfield, as he leads an uprising against King Richard II.
Why it matters
The release gives American viewers a home-viewing option for a historical drama that draws on the Robin Hood legend. Its portrayal of a young king shaped by greedy aristocrats adds a human dimension to a turbulent period of English history.
The film's home-video release follows its theatrical run, but the extraction provides no box office, streaming, or sales figures. Commercial performance remains unreported in the available details.
The players
Paul Greengrass
Paul Greengrass is an acclaimed filmmaker known for directing the Bourne films and United 93, who wrote and directed The Uprising.
Andrew Garfield
Andrew Garfield is an actor known for The Social Network and Hacksaw Ridge, who stars as Ploughman in the film.
The details
The film is billed in the United States as the true story that inspired the Robin Hood legend, though Greengrass states there was no person called Robin Hood. Its ending echoes Shakespeare's dramatic version of Richard II's life, and the cast includes Jamie Bell, Stephen Dillane, Tom Hollander and Thomasin McKenzie.
Timeline
14th century: England is struck by the bubonic plague, after which the film is set.
November 3, 2026: The Uprising is released on DVD and Blu-ray.
Roadmap
The film's ending echoes Shakespeare's dramatic account of Richard II, placing it within a long tradition of reimagining English royal history for the stage and screen. Its billing as the true story behind the Robin Hood legend places it alongside earlier efforts to recast medieval folklore as historical fact.
Viewers can now watch The Uprising at home on DVD and Blu-ray rather than waiting for streaming availability. The release makes the film accessible to audiences who missed its theatrical run.
The takeaway
The film shows how medieval history can be reshaped by a young king's experience of power and the grievances of ordinary people. Viewers interested in the period can compare its account with Shakespeare's version.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by UPI.
