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Age of Uprising: The Legend of Michael Kohlhaas

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2013 | 122 min | Drama, History

Weeknight Watch

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With middling reviews (47% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for history buffs. If you loved The Last Duel, start here.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 2 min.
What might put you off
It's in French, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

In the 16th century in the Cévennes, a horse dealer by the name of Michael Kohlhaas leads a happy and prosperous family life. When a lord treats him unjustly, this pious, upstanding man raises an army and puts the country to fire and sword in order to have his rights restored.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    47% on Rotten Tomatoes, 51 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.9 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    2 wins and 4 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 31K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Arnaud des Pallières

  • Mads MikkelsenMichael Kohlhaas
  • Mélusine MayanceLisbeth
  • Delphine ChuillotJudith
  • Bruno GanzThe Governor
  • Denis LavantThe Theologist
  • David KrossThe Preacher
  • Roxane DuranThe Princess
  • Paul BartelJérémie
  • David BennentCésar
  • Swann ArlaudThe Baron