
Bonnie Prince Charlie
Seen it?1948 | 114 min | Drama, History, War
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- If you count yourself among history and war-film fans and anyone who likes stories from the past brought to life, this one's for you. It puts you in the middle of the fighting, and doesn't let you forget the cost. Liked Braveheart? This is a good next one.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 54 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1948: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
Scotland, 1745. After decades of exile, Prince Charles Edward Stuart secretly lands with the purpose of revolting the Highland chieftains against the German House of Hanover, ruler of Great Britain.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$4 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 10K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Anthony Kimmins
- David NivenPrince Charles Edward Stuart
- Judy CampbellClementina Walkinshaw
- Jack HawkinsLord George Murray
- John LaurieBlind Jamie
- Morland GrahamDonald MacDonald
- Finlay CurrieThe Marquis of Tullibardine
- Hector RossGlonallddale
- Hugh KellyLieutenant Ingleby
- Elwyn Brook-JonesThe Duke of Cumberland
- Charles GoldnerCaptain Fergusson