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Rob Roy (1987): cast, story & where to watch

1987 · Film · ★ 6

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Released in 1987, Rob Roy is a notable film directed by Geoff Collins, running about 49 minutes.

What it’s about. The tale of Scottish legend Rob Roy MacGregor is retold in beautiful animation. Rob Roy borrows money from the local nobility to buy cattle to increase his status in life. When the money is stolen, he must use the fighting skills he's tried to avoid in order to escape the powerful men who believe he stole the money. Rob Roy begins by fighting for his own survival, as well as his family's, but pretty soon he is fighting for the people of Scotland. Heroism, courage, and sacrifice are at the center of this stirring tale. Rob Roy is a worthy addition to any film library.

Who’s in it. Rob Roy stars Tim Elliot, Ron Haddrick, Jane Harders and Phillip Hinton, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Rob Roy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rob Roy page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Rob Roy (1987)?
In US, Rob Roy is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Rob Roy?
Rob Roy stars Tim Elliot, Ron Haddrick, Jane Harders, Phillip Hinton and Simon Hinton.
When was Rob Roy released?
Rob Roy was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 49 minutes.