Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Slow
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- solemn
- earnest
- bleak
- historical film night
- medieval cinema marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found the film's historical ambition and cinematography undermined by leaden pacing and bland storytelling.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Robert loses military victories and noble support before rebuilding his campaign for Scottish independence.
Robert's recovery and survival are tied to Morag and her young family after he takes refuge in their cottage.
The story's fourteenth-century Scottish setting emphasizes wilderness, fortified spaces, and historical combat.
The plot follows Robert from repeated defeats and serious injury toward another attempt to rally Scotland.
Films like Robert the Bruce, and why
Outlaw King
shared medieval historical setting, national independence struggle, and embattled monarch narrative
Braveheart
shared historical epic form, Scottish setting, and themes of resistance against English rule
The King
shared medieval warfare, political betrayal, and conflicted royal leadership
Movie Details
- Director
- Richard Gray
- Release Date
- 2019-06-28
- Runtime
- 124 min
- Rating
- 5.5 / 10 (142)
Cast
- Angus Macfadyen
- Anna Hutchison
- Zach McGowan
- Gabriel Bateman
- Talitha Eliana Bateman
- Brandon Lessard
- Diarmaid Murtagh
- Emma Kenney
- Patrick Fugit
- Melora Walters
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Robert the Bruce about?
- A wounded Scottish king rebuilds his strength and rebellion after military defeat and aristocratic betrayal.
- What is Robert the Bruce like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Robert the Bruce as slow, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Robert the Bruce violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Robert the Bruce as moderate.
- What did critics think of Robert the Bruce?
- Critics broadly found the film's historical ambition and cinematography undermined by leaden pacing and bland storytelling.
- Which films are like Robert the Bruce?
- Films with a similar feel include Outlaw King, Braveheart, and The King.
- How long is Robert the Bruce?
- Robert the Bruce runs 124 minutes.
- Where can I watch Robert the Bruce?
- In United States, Robert the Bruce streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
