Stone of Destiny
Seen it?2008 | 96 min | Drama, Crime, Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a box office flop and middling reviews (53% on Rotten Tomatoes), 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 crime-drama fans and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Asphalt Jungle or Sneakers, start here.
- The mood
- Funny with heart.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Tells of the daring heist of The Stone of Destiny in the 1950s by a charming group of idealistic Scottish undergraduates, whose action rekindled Scottish nationalistic pride.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
53% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 35K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Charles Martin Smith
- Charlie CoxIan Hamilton
- Kate MaraKay Matheson
- Billy BoydBill Craig
- Stephen McColeGavin Vernon
- Robert CarlyleJohn MacCormick
- Ciaron KellyAlan Stuart
- Peter MullanIan's Father
- Brenda FrickerMrs. McQuarry
- Juliet CadzowIan’s Mother
- Ron DonachieNight Watchman