Overview
A tale of honor and resilience in the Scottish highlands, where one man's fight for justice becomes a legend.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Graphic
- rousing
- romantic
- gritty
- historical adventure night
- swordplay marathon
What critics said
Critics broadly found this an old-fashioned but rousing historical swashbuckler elevated by strong performances, striking Highland scenery, and memorable swordplay, despite ponderous stretches.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The real Rob Roy MacGregor is presented as an honorable Highland leader whose personal struggle becomes a sweeping heroic adventure.
Rob's debt, loyalty to his clan, and refusal to submit to aristocratic corruption drive the central conflict.
Tim Roth's Archibald Cunningham is portrayed as a gleefully theatrical and dangerous adversary whose presence intensifies the film.
The Scottish Highlands provide sweeping visual scale around clan life, pursuit, romance, and sword fights.
Films like Rob Roy, and why
Braveheart
period swashbuckling adventure with charismatic heroes, moral conflict, and elaborate swordplay
The Last of the Mohicans
historical action drama centered on honor, betrayal, romance, and rugged landscapes
The Count of Monte Cristo
old-fashioned historical adventure combining court intrigue, villainous aristocrats, and stylized sword fighting
Movie Details
- Director
- Michael Caton-Jones
- Release Date
- 1995-04-13
- Runtime
- 139 min
- Rating
- 6.7 / 10 (736)
Cast
- Liam Neeson
- Jessica Lange
- John Hurt
- Tim Roth
- Eric Stoltz
- Brian Cox
- Jason Flemyng
- Andrew Keir
- Shirley Henderson
- Brian McCardie
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex
- 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 Rob Roy about?
- An honorable Highland leader turns outlaw when aristocratic betrayal threatens his clan, family, and name.
- What is Rob Roy like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Rob Roy as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Rob Roy violent?
- Yes. Ember rates the violence in Rob Roy as graphic.
- What did critics think of Rob Roy?
- Critics broadly found this an old-fashioned but rousing historical swashbuckler elevated by strong performances, striking Highland scenery, and memorable swordplay, despite ponderous stretches.
- Which films are like Rob Roy?
- Films with a similar feel include Braveheart, The Last of the Mohicans, and The Count of Monte Cristo.
- How long is Rob Roy?
- Rob Roy runs 139 minutes.
- Where can I watch Rob Roy?
- In United States, Rob Roy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex.
