Plunkett & Macleane
Seen it?1999 | 93 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (24% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.2 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 anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved Heat, start here.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
Will Plunkett and Captain James Macleane, two men from different ends of the social spectrum in 18th-century England, enter a gentlemen's agreement: They decide to rid the aristocrats of their belongings. With Plunkett's criminal know-how and Macleane's social connections, they team up to be soon known as "The Gentlemen Highwaymen". But when one day these gentlemen hold up Lord Chief Justice Gibson's coach, Macleane instantly falls in love with his beautiful and cunning niece, Lady Rebecca Gibson. Unfortunately, Thief Taker General Chance, who also is quite fond of Rebecca, is getting closer and closer to getting both.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
24% on Rotten Tomatoes, 44 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.2 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$475K worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 33K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jake Scott
- Jonny Lee MillerCaptain James Macleane
- Robert CarlyleWill Plunkett
- Liv TylerLady Rebecca Gibson
- Ken StottThief Taker General Chance
- Michael GambonLord Gibson
- Alan CummingLord Rochester
- Alexander ArmstrongWinterburn
- Ben MillerDixon
- Tommy FlanaganEddie
- Iain RobertsonRob