The Uprising (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1966, The Uprising is a drama and history film directed by Mircea Mureșan, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. After years of deplorable conditions of poverty and injustice, peasants revolt against the landowners, the social elite, and police in this routine social drama. A peasant woman is raped by a lecherous wealthy lesbian, and chaos breaks out in the rural areas where the poor suffer the most from the oppressive social and economic conditions.
Who’s in it. The Uprising stars Ilarion Ciobanu as Petre Petre, Nicolae Secăreanu as Miron Iuga, Emil Botta as Anton Nebunul and Ion Besoiu as Grigore Iuga, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Uprising has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 (1966)?
- 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 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Uprising?
- The Uprising stars Ilarion Ciobanu, Nicolae Secăreanu, Emil Botta, Ion Besoiu and Constantin Codrescu.
- When was The Uprising released?
- The Uprising was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.