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The Uprising

Name: The Uprising
Director: Paul Greengrass
Released: 2026
Duration: 128 min

Representation Score

1.4/10

Minimal

2026

Director

Paul Greengrass

Runtime

128 minutes

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The Uprising channels its energy into class conflict, making the revolt of commoners against a brutal monarchy its moral core. That focus yields a clear cultural statement about power and resistance. Yet the lens is narrow. Leadership and agency belong almost entirely to men, while women occupy the margins. The cast is uniformly white, which fits the 14th-century English setting but offers no counterpoint or broader perspective. LGBTQ+ and disability representation are entirely missing. The film’s strength lies in its class critique, but its diversity footprint is thin beyond that single axis.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Uprising have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

No LGBTQ+ characters appear in the available plot details. The narrative centers on a historical peasant rebellion without same-sex romance or non-traditional identities. Representation in this area is absent.

How does The Uprising portray gender?

Minimal

Men lead the rebellion and drive the plot forward. Women are present in the cast but are not described as leaders or central figures in the uprising. Their roles remain largely supportive.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Uprising?

Minimal

The cast is predominantly white, reflecting the historical setting of medieval England. No characters of color are mentioned in the synopsis or cast list. Racial diversity is minimal.

How does The Uprising represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film portrays the feudal system and monarchy as brutal oppressors. The narrative centers on commoners rising up against unjust authority and fighting for freedom. This cultural framing is strong.

Does The Uprising include disability representation?

Minimal

No characters with disabilities are mentioned in the plot summary or cast details. The focus remains on the broader conflict between peasants and the crown. Disability representation is absent.

Present on Screen

Portrays systemic oppression and rebellion against unjust authority.
Centers on working-class characters fighting for survival.

Limited or Absent

Limited visible roles for women in leadership.
Lack of racial diversity in the cast.

Official Synopsis

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.

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