Rob Roy (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1995, Rob Roy is an action, drama, adventure and war film directed by Michael Caton-Jones, running about 139 minutes. “Honor made him a man. Courage made him a hero. History made him a legend.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Rob Roy stars Liam Neeson as Robert Roy MacGregor, Jessica Lange as Mary MacGregor, John Hurt as John Graham and Tim Roth as Archibald Cunningham, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Rob Roy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $31.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rob Roy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rob Roy tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rob Roy (1995)?
- In US, Rob Roy is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Rob Roy worth watching?
- Rob Roy holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Rob Roy?
- Rob Roy stars Liam Neeson, Jessica Lange, John Hurt, Tim Roth and Eric Stoltz.
- When was Rob Roy released?
- Rob Roy was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 139 minutes.