The Uprising vs William Tell
The Uprising has the higher audience score (7.5/10 against 6.5/10 for William Tell). The Uprising is the shorter watch at 2h 8m compared with 2h 13m. William Tell is the older of the two (2025 against 2026). Both are action, drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| The Uprising | William Tell | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.5/10 | ★ 6.5/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Length | 2h 8m | 2h 13m |
| Genres | Action, Drama, History | Action, Drama, History |
| Country | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Director | Paul Greengrass | Nick Hamm |
| Main cast | Andrew Garfield, Jamie Bell, Stephen Dillane, Woody Norman, Tom Hollander | Jonathan Pryce, Emily Beecham, Connor Swindells, Rafe Spall, Ellie Bamber |
Synopsis
The Uprising
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.
William Tell
The narrative unfolds in the 14th Century, when the European nations vie for supremacy within the Holy Roman Empire. The ambitious Austrian Empire, desiring more land, invades neighbouring Switzerland, a serene and pastoral nation. Protagonist William Tell, a formerly peaceful hunter, finds himself forced to take action as his family and homeland come under threat from the oppressive Austrian King and his ruthless warlords.
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