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Rob Roy

Seen it?

1995 | 139 min | Adventure, History, Drama, Action, War

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for action fans and history buffs. If you loved War Horse or Dances with Wolves, start here.
The mood
Intense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 19 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

In the highlands of Scotland in the 1700s, Rob Roy tries to lead his small town to a better future, by borrowing money from the local nobility to buy cattle to herd to market. When the money is stolen, Rob is forced into a Robin Hood lifestyle to defend his family and honour.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    73% on Rotten Tomatoes, 55 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.7 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Won 1 BAFTA: BAFTA Film Awards: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role. Also nominated for 1 Oscar and 1 Golden Globe. Plus 1 other award.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $32 million worldwide on a $28 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 212K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Michael Caton-Jones

  • Liam NeesonRobert Roy MacGregor
  • Jessica LangeMary MacGregor
  • John HurtJohn Graham
  • Tim RothArchibald Cunningham
  • Eric StoltzAlan MacDonald
  • Brian CoxKillearn
  • Jason FlemyngGregor
  • Andrew KeirArgyll
  • Shirley HendersonMorag
  • Brian McCardieAlasdair