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Rob Roy

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In 18th century Scotland, Robert Roy MacGregor (Liam Neeson) is the head of a proud Highlands clan that herds cattle. Rob takes a one thousand pound loan from the Marquis of Montrose (John Hurt) to feed his people through the upcoming winter -- before his friend MacDonald (Eric Stoltz) can return with the money, he is murdered by swordsman Archibald Cunningham (Tim Roth). Rob is forced to go on the run and eventually confronts Cunningham after he rapes his wife (Jessica Lange).
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Rob Roy is an old-fashioned swashbuckler that benefits greatly from fine performances by Liam Neeson, Jessica Lange, and Tim Roth.

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Owen Gleiberman Entertainment Weekly Rated: B+ Sep 7, 2011 Full Review Todd McCarthy Variety Rob Roy has its diversions, but they are unfortunately outweighed by some heavy baggage that contains not enough of substance. Mar 26, 2009 Full Review Steven D. Greydanus Decent Films Where Braveheart was a guts-and-glory battlefield hymn to fortitude, Rob Roy is a more personal, more intelligent, and more wrenching exploration of honor, honesty, and loyalty. Rated: A- Oct 29, 2008 Full Review Quentin Curtis Independent on Sunday The first point to make about Alan Sharp's script is that it travesties history, bearing only the flimsiest resemblance to the facts of Rob's life... The second point is that it's one of the best screenplays of the last decade. Dec 13, 2017 Full Review Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com Rated: 3/5 Apr 6, 2008 Full Review Chuck O'Leary FulvueDrive-in.com Rated: 3/5 May 7, 2007 Full Review Read all reviews

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Kevin A Incredible movie, excellent writing, very little to no CGI, characters that make you really feel and a great ending. Would venture to say this is a lesser known Masterpiece on par with Titanic, and even Braveheart. Actors that actually make you dislike and like them personally, that’s the mark of excellence. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/12/25 Full Review Audience Member 90% historical nonsense..rob roy was no hero as depicted in this..he stole cattle and ripped off other's regularly...the real Cunningham was not english but Scottish...they also never dueled nor ever met...Jessica langes Scottish accent was the true crime here...Neesons not much better...typical Scottish perfect, English all bad yarn...ignore all that and it's watchable Rated 2 out of 5 stars 04/09/25 Full Review Frans B Forget "period correct", it is a MOVIE! Brilliantly done by all actors involved. Stunning photography and scenery. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/19/25 Full Review Will G Very entertaining, Tim Roth is a hissable villain, indeed all the acting is much above par. As historic fact terrible! But if you're a student of history read a book. Och aye. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/15/25 Full Review K K A story of honor and love holding strong bonds in a time of deceit and greed. Wonderfully acted period piece. Definitely worth the watch. Tension builds as it rolls and bounds it's way to a edge of your seat climax. Good piece of cinema hostory Rated 4 out of 5 stars 03/11/25 Full Review Jim P If you want a glimpse of Scottish history, life in the 1700s, then this is for you. You'll see how the peasants (normal people) were done over by the Rich (mainly English). And the acting is incredible! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/02/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Michael Caton-Jones

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Liam Neeson

Robert Roy MacGregor

Jessica Lange

Mary MacGregor

John Hurt

John Graham, Marquis of Montrose

Tim Roth

Archibald Cunningham

Eric Stoltz

Alan MacDonald

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Synopsis In 18th century Scotland, Robert Roy MacGregor (Liam Neeson) is the head of a proud Highlands clan that herds cattle. Rob takes a one thousand pound loan from the Marquis of Montrose (John Hurt) to feed his people through the upcoming winter -- before his friend MacDonald (Eric Stoltz) can return with the money, he is murdered by swordsman Archibald Cunningham (Tim Roth). Rob is forced to go on the run and eventually confronts Cunningham after he rapes his wife (Jessica Lange).
Director
Michael Caton-Jones
Producer
Peter Broughan, Richard Jackson
Screenwriter
Alan Sharp
Distributor
United Artists
Production Co
United Artists
Rating
R
Genre
Biography, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 7, 1995, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Sep 16, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$30.4M
Runtime
2h 19m
Sound Mix
Surround, Stereo
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