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Uprising
2001 177 min United States of America 16+
★7.5
Drama, History, War, TV Movie
Director: Jon Avnet
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Description
In the Warsaw ghetto in 1943, Jews rise against the Nazis.
Worldwide:
$9,266
Starring
Leelee Sobieski
Actor
Hank Azaria
Actor
David Schwimmer
Actor
Awards
Golden Globe 2002
— Best Actress in a Miniseries or TV Movie
Emmy Awards 2002
— Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or TV Movie
Key opinion
Uprising is recognized as a sincere and earnest portrayal of Jewish resistance during World War II that focuses on thematic integrity rather than cinematic spectacle. While some viewers appreciate its detailed, historical approach, others find its extended duration to be a barrier to engagement compared to other films in the genre.
| Theme | The film succeeds in reframing the Holocaust narrative by highlighting active Jewish resistance and defiance rather than passive victimhood. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative avoids unnecessary filler, preferring a disciplined and stepwise chronicle of historical events. | |
| Runtime | The three-hour runtime rewards viewers looking for a meticulous historical account, while others find the slow, contemplative tempo to be exhausting and unnecessary. |