Uprising

Uprising

An era of chaos, a battle against destiny.

Directed by Kim Sang-man

Produced by Moho Film, Semicolon Studio

2024126 min7.0 / 10

A historically grounded drama about fractured friendship and divided loyalty during wartime, where childhood bonds collide with the demands of opposing sides.

In the Joseon Dynasty, two friends who grew up together — one the master and one the servant — reunite post-war as enemies on opposing sides.

Questions people ask

  • Is Uprising sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Uprising one of a kind? Barely. Less singular than 87% of films.

  • Is Uprising violent? Yes. More violent than 85% of films.

  • Does Uprising end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is Uprising scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Uprising easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

48/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity30

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise49

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love70

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Uprising, and what each one shares →

Like Uprising

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Uprising

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Uprising, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Uprising, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Uprising, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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