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Rogue Trader

Seen it?

1999 | 101 min | Drama, History, Thriller

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With just 30% on Rotten Tomatoes, a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences 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
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and history buffs. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

Rogue Trader tells the true story of Nick Leeson, an employee of Barings Bank who--after a successful trading run--ends up accumulating $1.4 billion in losses hidden in account #88888.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsWeak

    30% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    5.9 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 53K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by James Dearden

  • Ewan McGregorNick Leeson
  • Anna FrielLisa Leeson
  • Nigel LindsayRon Baker
  • Tim McInnernyTony Hawes
  • Irene NgBonnie Lee
  • Lee RossDanny Argyropoulos
  • Yves BeneytonPierre Beaumarchais
  • Simon ShepherdPeter Norris
  • John StandingPeter Baring
  • Pip TorrensSimon Jones