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Rob Roy

Rob Roy

Adventure · History · Drama · 1995

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.

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Rob Roy

“Honor made him a man. Courage made him a hero. History made him a legend.”

1995 Adventure · History · Drama 2h 19m

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6.7 / 10

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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.

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Directed by

Michael Caton-Jones

Written by

Alan Sharp

Liam Neeson

Liam Neeson

Robert Roy MacGregor

Jessica Lange

Jessica Lange

Mary MacGregor

John Hurt

John Hurt

John Graham

Tim Roth

Tim Roth

Archibald Cunningham

Eric Stoltz

Eric Stoltz

Alan MacDonald

Brian Cox

Brian Cox

Killearn

Jason Flemyng

Jason Flemyng

Gregor

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Put Rob Roy on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.