The Uprising (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1980, The Uprising is a drama and war film directed by Peter Lilienthal, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. This movie is about the liberation by the Sandinistas of the Anastasio Somoza regime in NIcaragua. The movie covers some of te key points in the fight for León, a city close to the capital Managua, and the first liberated territory. Many of the inhabitants of León who participated in the guerrilla and members of the sandinista army participated in the film.
Who’s in it. The Uprising stars Augustin Pereira as Agustin, Carlos Catania as Vater, Maria Lourdes Centano de Zeleya as Mutter and Óscar Castillo as Offizier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, 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 (1980)?
- 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 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Uprising?
- The Uprising stars Augustin Pereira, Carlos Catania, Maria Lourdes Centano de Zeleya, Óscar Castillo and Guido Saenz.
- When was The Uprising released?
- The Uprising was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.