Overview
A gripping tale of friendship turned rivalry amidst war-torn Korea.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Brutal
- tense
- visceral
- melancholic
- action movie night
- historical drama night
What critics said
Critics broadly find the film an energetic and visually accomplished Korean historical action drama whose political themes and performances strengthen its familiar revenge-and-rivalry framework.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Cheon-young and Lee Jong-ryeo grow up as master and servant before reuniting on opposite sides after war.
The Joseon court and its elites shape the conflict while former companions are pulled into opposing forces.
The film is set during the Joseon Dynasty and centers on the aftermath of Japanese invasion of Korea.
The reunion of Cheon-young and Lee Jong-ryeo as enemies makes their relationship the emotional engine of the action.
Films like Uprising, and why
The Admiral: Roaring Currents
historical war action, divided loyalties, and emotionally charged friendship under political upheaval
War of the Arrows
korean historical action driven by class conflict, martial spectacle, and resistance to Japanese invasion
The Fortress
period warfare, shifting allegiances, and intense personal bonds amid national crisis
Movie Details
- Director
- Kim Sang-man
- Release Date
- 2024-10-02
- Runtime
- 126 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (226)
Cast
- Gang Dong-won
- Park Jeong-min
- Cha Seung-won
- Kim Shin-rock
- Jin Sun-kyu
- Jung Sung-il
- Jeon Bae-soo
- Cho Han-chul
- Jeon Jin-oh
- Kang Gil-woo
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Uprising about?
- Former master and servant turned wartime adversaries confront the violent costs of loyalty, hierarchy, and rebellion in Joseon Korea.
- What is Uprising like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Uprising as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Uprising violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Uprising as brutal.
- What did critics think of Uprising?
- Critics broadly find the film an energetic and visually accomplished Korean historical action drama whose political themes and performances strengthen its familiar revenge-and-rivalry framework.
- Which films are like Uprising?
- Films with a similar feel include The Admiral: Roaring Currents, War of the Arrows, and The Fortress.
- How long is Uprising?
- Uprising runs 126 minutes.
- Where can I watch Uprising?
- In United States, Uprising streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
