What this site is
Rise of the Footsoldier Fan Site is an independent, unofficial guide to the Rise of the Footsoldier films: all seven of them, from Julian Gilbey’s 2007 original to Retribution (2026). It covers the films, the characters, the cast and crew, the best quotes, the British crime films that sit alongside them, and the real Essex Boys story behind it all.
Who runs it
The site is run by fans of the franchise. We aren’t connected to the film-makers, Carnaby, Signature Entertainment or anyone involved in the real events.
How we write about the true story
The films are dramatisations of real events in which real people died and real families were affected. On the True Story pages we stick to what is on the public record (court judgments, official statements and established reporting), and we label disputed accounts as disputed.
Getting it right
Facts on this site are checked against sources such as TMDB, the BBFC, Box Office Mojo, court records and published reviews. If you spot a mistake, leave a comment on the page and we’ll look into it.
Affiliate links
Some links to Amazon are affiliate links: if you buy through them we may earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site running.