The Uprising (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1999, The Uprising is a drama film directed by Park Kwang-su, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. In the late 19th century Catholicism was gaining a foothold on Jeju island, much to the horror of the Confucian community, who were seeing their influence diminishing as well as getting increased taxes from Catholic-friendly government officers. The conflict became a religious war that resulted in a rebel Confucian army massacring hundreds of Christians in little more than a matter of days. The Uprising details the events leading up to the assault, focusing on the story of Yi Jae-su, the young man destined to become the leader of the rebel army.
Who’s in it. The Uprising stars Lee Jung-jae as Yi Jae-su, Shim Eun-ha as Il Sook-hwa, Myung Gye-nam as Chae Goon-soo and Frédéric Andrau, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Uprising has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Uprising page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Uprising tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Uprising (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Uprising change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Uprising worth watching?
- The Uprising holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Uprising?
- The Uprising stars Lee Jung-jae, Shim Eun-ha, Myung Gye-nam, Frédéric Andrau and Sébastien Tavel.
- When was The Uprising released?
- The Uprising was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.